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“Then we have the silence of the eyes which will always help us to see God. Our eyes are like two windows through which Christ or the world comes to our hearts. Often we need great courage to keep them closed. How often we say, I wish I had not seen this thing, and yet we take so little trouble to…” quote by Mother Teresa
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“Then we have the silence of the eyes which will always help us to see God. Our eyes are like two windows through which Christ or the world comes to our hearts. Often we need great courage to keep them closed. How often we say, I wish I had not seen this thing, and yet we take so little trouble to overcome the desire to see everything.”

Mother Teresa

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Seeing too much can overwhelm; sometimes closing off protects the soul.

In simple terms: Seeing everything can be overwhelming.

Key Takeaway

Balance openness with healthy boundaries.

Themes

spirituality perception discipline

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • media consumption
  • personal relationships
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

faith psychology boundary-setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you limit what you observe?
  • How does restraint aid spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective

Avoiding all sight can lead to ignorance.

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