Quote by Richard Francis Burton

As palace mirror'd in the stream, as vapour mingled with the skies, So weaves the brain of mortal man the tangled web of Truth and Lies.

As palace mirror'd in the stream, as vapour mingled with the

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This quote suggests that the human brain, much like a reflection in a palace mirror or vapour blending into the sky, has the ability to construct a complex interweaving of truth and falsehood. It implies that our minds possess the power to create intricate narratives that blur the line between what is real and what is invented. This suggests that our understanding of reality is subjective and easily influenced by our own thoughts and interpretations.

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Truth Man

By Richard Francis Burton

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