I think that perception and reality are two different topics altogether simply because people influence perception but they cant influence reality.To state that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" is a perfect example of perception.There are many things that can influence ones perceptions such as his or her senses acuity,color blindness,preconcieved notions etc.
There is nothing people will not maintain when they are slaves to superstition
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