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To: thinktwice
Reality is merely a perception, reason is the way we navigate within that perception, and truth is as slippery as reality. Realizing this and not taking oneself to seriously enhances ones common sense.
14 posted on 04/05/2002 1:26:56 AM PST by purereason
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To: purereason
Reality is merely a perception, reason is the way we navigate within that perception, and truth is as slippery as reality. Realizing this and not taking oneself to seriously enhances ones common sense.

In a way, that's better than Sartre's "Reality is like a bucket of icy water." But, the fact is ... Where reality is objective, perceptions are subjective.

With sincere thanks for the great thought -- thinktwice

15 posted on 04/05/2002 6:40:53 AM PST by thinktwice
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