Quotation by

Rene Descartes

The senses deceive from time to time, and it is prudent never to trust wholly those who have deceived us even once.

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Our senses can sometimes give us false information, so it is wise to be cautious about relying completely on anything that has misled us before. Once trust is broken, it is important to remember that the source may not be fully reliable in the future.

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