I, of whom I know nothing, I know my eyes are open, because of the tears that pour from them unceasingly.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges their own ignorance but finds certainty in their physical suffering, specifically tears.
- In plain terms
- I don't know who I am, but I know I am crying.
- What can you take from it?
- Suffering can be the only proof of existence we have.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What proves you exist besides pain?
- Can you know yourself without suffering?
Another view
It assumes tears are the only reliable indicator of self.
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