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Publilius Syrus

Art has a double face, of expression and illusion, just like science has a double face: the reality of error and the phantom of truth.

Publilius Syrus

Truth

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Art shows both genuine feelings and imaginative tricks, while science involves both mistakes and the pursuit of understanding. This means that both art and science reveal a mix of what is real and what is deceptive or uncertain.

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