"Il vaut bien mieux saisir l'univers tel qu'il est vraiment que de persister dans l'illusion, aussi satisfaisante et rassurante soit-elle."
— Carl Sagan
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It's much more valuable to understand the world as it truly is rather than believing in comforting lies. Imagine a patient who feels sick but doesn't want to visit the doctor because they fear bad news. Believing they are healthy might make them feel better temporarily, but it won't change their actual health. Eventually, ignoring the problem could make their condition worse. In the same way, believing in false ideas might make us feel good for a while, but it can prevent us from seeing important truths and solving real problems. Facing reality, even if it’s hard, helps us make better decisions and live more effectively.
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Clarity Delusion Perception Philosophy Reality Self-deception Truth Understanding Universe Wisdom
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