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“The designation of the locality in one excludes the appearances narrated by the rest; the determination of time in another leaves no space for the narratives of his fellow-evangelists; the enumeration of a third is given without any regard to the events reported by his predecessors; lastly, among several appearances recounted by various narrators, each claims to be the last, and yet has nothing in common with the others. Hence nothing but wilful blindness can prevent the perception that no one of the narrators knew and presupposed what another records.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
It points out that each narrator’s perspective is limited and contradictory, leading to collective blindness about the true story.
In simple terms: Each storyteller sees only a piece, missing the whole.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question limited viewpoints.
Themes
perspective
truth
bias
communication
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- media criticism
- team projects
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
epistemology
relativism
narrative theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a story when sources conflict?
- What biases affect your interpretation?
A Different Perspective
Narrators may still influence perception despite their blindness.