Only mind has sight and hearing; all things else are deaf…
“Only mind has sight and hearing; all things else are deaf and blind.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Only the mind perceives; everything else lacks sensory awareness.
In simple terms: Only mind perceives; other things are blind.
Recognize the mind’s role in perception.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- philosophical inquiry
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mind shape your reality?
- Can perception be trusted?
Physical reality may also have intrinsic properties.