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Art operates by means of its illusions to foreshadow a higher universe reality and crystallize the emotions of time into the thought of eternity. 48:7.23

In the Urantia Book

Inevitable crash of disillusionment from living in world of

  • To live authentically, one must embrace failure gracefully, as masking it with deceptive optimism leads to a world of unreality and inevitable disillusionment. 160:4.13
  • True religion seeks to convert individuals and transform the world by reaching out for divine wisdom and undiscovered ideals residing in God, far surpassing mere ethical and moral standards. 160:5.5-9
  • Science has dispelled childlike illusions, yet a better understanding is on the horizon. 195:6.4
  • The wise face facts and adjust them to ideals, while the unwise prefer optimistic illusions to reality. 160:1.7 160:4.13-14