Quote by Bob Dylan

I don't think the human mind can comprehend the past and the future. They are both just illusions that can manipulate you into thinking theres some kind of change.

I don't think the human mind can comprehend the past and the

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This quote suggests that the human mind is not capable of fully understanding or grasping the concepts of the past and the future. It argues that these constructs might be mere illusions that can deceive individuals into perceiving that there is some sort of progression or alteration occurring. The quote implies that the notion of change, whether related to past events or future possibilities, is a subjective and potentially misleading aspect of human perception.

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