Hallucinations Quote by Brandon Sanderson
““Tobias took the photograph. At least, that's what I saw. Most likely I still had the photograph in my hand, but I couldn't feel it there, now I perceived Tobias holding it. It's strange, the way the mind can change perception.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Way of Kings, Brandon Sanderson, 2010
Our perception can be altered by mental focus, causing us to misinterpret reality as if someone else holds an object.
In simple terms: The mind can change what we think we see.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions about what you perceive.
Themes
perception
mind
reality
interpretation
Mood
curious
introspective
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- reading a novel
- analyzing a scene
- personal reflection
- memory recall
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
subjective reality
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify what you think you see?
- What mental habits cause misperception?
A Different Perspective
Our senses can be unreliable; external verification may be needed.
