--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Those born blind cannot see; similarly…" description: "\"Those born blind cannot see; similarly blind are those in the grip of lust. Proud men have no perception of evil; and those bent on acquiring riches se..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/313/chanakya-1643_action_those-born-blind-cannot-see-similarly-bl_825647.jpg" --- # Those born blind cannot see; similarly blind are those in… ![“Those born blind cannot see; similarly blind are those in the grip of lust. Proud men have no perception of evil; and those bent on acquiring riches see no sin in their actions.” quote by Chanakya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/313/chanakya-1643_action_those-born-blind-cannot-see-similarly-bl_825647.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/313/chanakya-1643_action_those-born-blind-cannot-see-similarly-bl_825647.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/313/chanakya-1643_action_those-born-blind-cannot-see-similarly-bl_825647.jpg) > “Those born blind cannot see; similarly blind are those in the grip of lust. Proud men have no perception of evil; and those bent on acquiring riches see no sin in their actions.” [Chanakya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/chanakya/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Blindness to moral truth, like lust, prevents seeing evil; wealth blinds moral judgment. **In simple terms:** Blindness to evil and greed. Key Takeaway Beware moral blindness caused by desire. Themes ethics greed perception Mood cautionary philosophical Type ethical reflective When to use this quote - political leadership - financial decision making - personal ethics Key Concepts moral philosophy human nature Questions to Reflect On - What blinds you to wrongdoing? - How does desire affect moral judgment? 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