--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And the same things look bent and…" description: "\"And the same things look bent and straight when seen in water and out of it, and also both concave and convex, due to the sight's being mislead by the ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec9/anonymous-1_advantage_and-the-same-things-look-bent-and-straig_3127292.jpg" --- # And the same things look bent and straight when seen in… ![“And the same things look bent and straight when seen in water and out of it, and also both concave and convex, due to the sight's being mislead by the colors, and every sort of confusion of this kind is plainly in our soul. And, then, it is because they take advantage of this affection in our…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec9/anonymous-1_advantage_and-the-same-things-look-bent-and-straig_3127292.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec9/anonymous-1_advantage_and-the-same-things-look-bent-and-straig_3127292.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec9/anonymous-1_advantage_and-the-same-things-look-bent-and-straig_3127292.jpg) > “And the same things look bent and straight when seen in water and out of it, and also both concave and convex, due to the sight's being mislead by the colors, and every sort of confusion of this kind is plainly in our soul. And, then, it is because they take advantage of this affection in our nature that shadow painting, and puppeteering, and many other tricks of the kind fall nothing short of wizardry.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Our senses can be deceived by color and perspective, leading to misinterpretations that affect both mind and soul. **In simple terms:** Vision can mislead; we must question appearances. Key Takeaway Question what you see. Themes perception illusion truth Mood reflective inquisitive Type philosophical analytical When to use this quote - art criticism - media analysis - education - personal reflection Key Concepts psychology philosophy visual arts Questions to Reflect On - When did you realize your perception was wrong? - How do colors shape your judgments? 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