We see the world *not* as *it is* - but as *we are*
A picture is worth a thousand words.
"We see the world not as it is - but as we are"
The picture above explains the phrase better than any words could...
Enough said.
Some people prefer words to images.
If you're one of those - you may enjoy reading about the source/origin of this popular quote in this article by The Quote Investigator.