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“For the Eye altering alters all; The Senses roll themselves in fear And the flat Earth becomes a Ball.” quote by William Blake
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“For the Eye altering alters all; The Senses roll themselves in fear And the flat Earth becomes a Ball.”

William Blake

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The eye changes perception, senses become fearful, and the world’s shape is transformed.

In simple terms: Perception reshapes reality and fear.

Key Takeaway

Question your senses.

Themes

perception fear reality transformation

Mood

mystical contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • art criticism
  • psychology
  • spiritual contemplation

Key Concepts

romanticism philosophy of mind

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do fears alter what we see?
  • Can we trust our senses?
A Different Perspective

Perception can be unreliable and deceptive.

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