Like a man travelling in foggy weather, those at some distance before him on the road he sees wrapped up in the fog, as well as those behind him, and also the people in the fields on each side, but near him all appears clear, though in truth he is as much in the fog as any of them.

Summary

This quote suggests that sometimes our perception of reality deceives us. It compares our understanding of the world to a man traveling in foggy weather. He can see the people ahead, who are shrouded in fog, as well as those behind him. Even the people in the fields nearby are blurry due to the fog. However, the man himself believes that he can see clearly because he is in close proximity to his surroundings. The quote serves as a metaphor, highlighting how our limited perspective can distort our understanding of the bigger picture.

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