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What we call reality is an agreement that people have arrived at to make life more livable
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"What we call reality is an agreement that people have arrived at to make life more livable"

- Louise Berliawsky Nevelson

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This quote by Louise Berliawsky Nevelson suggests that our perception of truth is a collective arrangement that we have actually all pertained to accept. This agreement is a way to make life more habitable and bearable. It implies that reality is not necessarily an absolute fact, but rather a shared understanding of what is genuine and what is not. This quote encourages us to think about the methods which we construct our own truths and how our private viewpoints form our understanding of the world. It also recommends that we must be open to various interpretations of reality and want to challenge our own beliefs. Ultimately, this quote motivates us to think seriously about our own realities and to be open to different viewpoints.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Louise Berliawsky Nevelson between September 23, 1899 and April 17, 1988. He/she was a famous Sculptor from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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