Michel FaberProof, once again, that reality was not objective, but always waiting to be reshaped and redefined by one's attitude.
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This quote is a statement of the perception of reality by the philosopher J.G. Bennett, and his view that reality can be molded to any degree or shape that one wishes. It is one of the most famous quotes in the history of philosophy.
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