Emily DickinsonThe Truth must dazzle gradually Or every man be blind - Emily Dickinson
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The Truth must dazzle graduallyOr every man be blind. The Truth is the only thing that can make you free, but it’s hard to see. You can’t tell how it looks until you look at it for yourself. People like to be deceived by the things they’ve been taught.
They don’t want to deal with reality or think for themselves. It would be much easier to close their eyes and let someone else do the thinking for them. While this might eliminate some pain and suffering, it doesn’t bring happiness or fulfillment.
If you want to live a better life, you must learn how to see what is true for yourself.
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