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Everything we see hides another thing, we always want to see what is hidden by what we see
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"Everything we see hides another thing, we always want to see what is hidden by what we see"

- Rene Magritte

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This quote by renowned surrealist artist Rene Magritte talks to the idea of understanding and the layers of significance that can be discovered within the world around us. Magritte suggests that there is constantly more to what we see than satisfies the eye, and that our interest is often stimulated by what is concealed or obscured from our view. He challenges us to look beyond the surface area and to question the real nature of what we see, motivating us to dive deeper and discover the covert realities and mysteries that lie underneath. This quote works as a reminder to never choose what is just presented to us, however to always look for the hidden depths and complexities within our surroundings.

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Rene Magritte This quote is written / told by Rene Magritte between November 21, 1898 and August 15, 1967. He was a famous Artist from Belgium. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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