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The solution is, that we do not see the image on the retina at all,…

Quote byWilliam Whewell · 1794–1866

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: LXV.

English (original)

The solution is, that we do not see the image on the retina at all, we only see by means of it.

— William Whewell

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