I think nobody would claim that random genetic drift is capable of producing adaptation, that is to say the illusion of design.… — Richard Dawkins Copy Share Image
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Politics is a subordinate matter; its form of appearance constantly changes depending on the needs of the masses, the same way cocottes… — Max Beckmann Copy Share Image
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I'm really creating abstract shapes and relationships that work together. They come together and give the illusion of reality, but they're really… — John Newman Copy Share Image
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They remain dead, the people I try to resuscitate by straining to hear what they say. But the illusion is not pointless,… — Jean Genet Copy Share Image
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But deepest of all illusory Appearances, for hiding Wonder, as for many other ends, are your two grand fundamental world-enveloping Appearances, SPACE… — Thomas Carlyle Copy Share Image
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In this world, perfection is an illusion. Reagrdless of all those who utter the contrary, this is the reality. Obviously mediocre fools… — Tite Kubo Copy Share Image
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Whether they really believe in their brave new world, however, is ultimately beside the point. They're building it. And in the friction-free… — Mark Slouka Copy Share Image
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