The color we see is always the one being reflected, the one that doesn't stay put and get absorbed. We see the rejected color, and say "an apple is red.” But in truth an apple is everything but red. (Diane Ackerman)

The color we see is always the one being reflected, the one that doesn't stay put and get absorbed. We see the rejected color, and say "an apple is red.” But in truth an apple is everything but red.

Diane Ackerman

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