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The Facts We See Depend On Where We Are Placed And The Habits Of Our Eyes.
-Walter Lippmann
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The Facts We See Depend On Where
Walter Lippmann
The Facts We See Depend On Where We Are Placed And The Habits Of Our Eyes.
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