If something is there, you can only see it with your eyes open, but if it isn't there, you can see it just as well with your eyes closed. That's why imaginary things are often easier to see than real ones.

Norton Juster
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We have all heard the saying, “If something is there, you can only see it with your eyes open, but if it isn't there, you can see it just as well with your eyes closed.” This is true in many situations. For example, when trying to visualize an object you are familiar with but have never seen, closing your eyes may help to enhance the image of the object. However, when trying to visualize something you have never seen before, your mind may find it easier to visualize the object if you are simply looking at it.

Source: The Phantom Tollbooth

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