Quote by Thomas Jefferson

The moment a person forms a theory, his imagination sees in every object only the traits which favor that theory.

The moment a person forms a theory, his imagination sees in

Summary

This quote suggests that when a person develops a theory or belief, their imagination tends to selectively focus on the characteristics that support that theory. In essence, they start viewing objects or information through a biased lens, often disregarding aspects that might contradict or challenge their theory. It reflects the idea that people have a tendency to interpret things in a way that aligns with their preconceived notions, potentially leading to confirmation bias rather than objective analysis.

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