“The way we see the world is not actually the world in itself. What we see is our idea of it. The truth is, we have no notion of what the world is other than through the veils of our perception.”
Quote by Emma Restall Orr
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Emma Restall Orr
Emma Restall Orr is a British poet born in 1965. Her works are known for their deep emotional resonance and unique insights into nature. Her poetry often explores the relationship between humans and nature, as well as the place of humans in the universe. more
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