Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 851

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851. And although they sometimes seem to be living together, the city does not appear the same to one as it does to another, but according to each one's fantasized righteousness, or merit from self-righteousness, this being because the one is unable to see the other's fantasy or portrayal of the city, or to tell how it differs. But the things which have been told about the city are common features; the various scenes cannot so well be described, but they relate to the same common features, as particulars. The outer and inner profiles are common [to all], as well as the height of the buildings, etc.


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