--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: So we fix our eyes not on what is seen…" description: "\"“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec5/anonymous-1_eternity_so-we-fix-our-eyes-not-on-what-is-seen-b_599250.jpg" --- # So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is… ![“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec5/anonymous-1_eternity_so-we-fix-our-eyes-not-on-what-is-seen-b_599250.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec5/anonymous-1_eternity_so-we-fix-our-eyes-not-on-what-is-seen-b_599250.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec5/anonymous-1_eternity_so-we-fix-our-eyes-not-on-what-is-seen-b_599250.jpg) > ““So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Encourages focusing on intangible, lasting values rather than fleeting appearances. **In simple terms:** Look beyond what you can see. Key Takeaway Prioritize enduring principles over temporary sights. Themes values spirituality perception Mood contemplative inspirational Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - philosophical reflection - goal setting - mindfulness practice Key Concepts eternity impermanence inner sight Questions to Reflect On - What unseen aspects guide your decisions? - How can you cultivate trust in the unseen? 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