There are none so blind as those who will not see.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who refuse to acknowledge obvious truths are the most ignorant.
- In plain terms
- Those who ignore the truth are truly blind.
- What can you take from it?
- Open your mind to see reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truths do you refuse to accept?
- Are you ignoring evidence that contradicts your beliefs?
Another view
Sometimes information is genuinely hidden or unclear.
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