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“Those who have eyes…do not know their happiness.” quote by André Gide
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““Those who have eyes…do not know their happiness.””

André Gide

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Immoralist, 1902

Suggesting that awareness can blind one to true joy.

In simple terms: Knowing too much can cloud happiness.

Key Takeaway

Seek simplicity over over‑analysis.

Themes

knowledge happiness ignorance

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • mindfulness
  • creative work
  • decision making

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can ignorance truly protect happiness?
  • When does knowledge become a burden?
A Different Perspective

Ignorance is not always beneficial.

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