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Mark Twain

You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.

Imagination

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When your creativity or ability to think beyond what you see is unclear or confused, you might misinterpret what is right in front of you. This means that relying solely on what you observe can lead to mistakes if your mind isn’t actively shaping and understanding those observations.

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