Blind man Quote by Alistair MacLean
““Foster always said that education was very important, but that it didn't really matter, because intelligence was more important than that, and that even intelligence didn't count for so much, that wisdom was far more important still. He said he had no idea in the world whether you had education or intelligence or wisdom and that it couldn't matter less, a blind man could see that you had a good heart, and the good heart was all that mattered in this world.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Guns of Navarone by Alistair MacLean, 1957
Education, intelligence, and wisdom are compared, concluding that a good heart outweighs all.
In simple terms: A good heart matters more than knowledge or intellect.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate compassion over accolades.
Themes
values
wisdom
compassion
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- teaching
- leadership
- parenting
- community service
Key Concepts
moral hierarchy
human worth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you prioritize kindness in daily decisions?
- What actions demonstrate a good heart?
A Different Perspective
Intelligence and education still affect opportunities; they aren't irrelevant.
![“The object [Duchamp's Fountain] was rejected , giving Duchamp the opportunity of issuing a statement, which he published in a review, The Blind Man. In his statement he emphasized that the act of choice was sufficient to justify it as a creative art. Placing it in such a way that its normal use…” quote by Neville Weston](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5d5/neville-weston-48349_art-history_the-object-duchamp-s-fountain-was-reject_104800.jpg)
