Distortion Quote by Arthur C. Clarke

“The person one loves never really exists, but is a projection focused through the lens of the mind onto whatever screen it fits with least distortion.” quote by Arthur C. Clarke — Download Open image

“The person one loves never really exists, but is a projection focused through the lens of the mind onto whatever screen it fits with least distortion.”

Arthur C. Clarke

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