Blindness Quote by David Hume
“Let us become thoroughly sensible of the weakness, blindness, and narrow limits of human reason: Let us duly consider its uncertainty and endless contrarieties, even in subjects of common life and practice… When these topics are displayed in their full light, as they are by some philosophers and almost all divines; who can retain such confidence in this frail faculty of reason as to pay any regard to its determinations in points so sublime, so abstruse, so remote from common life and experience?”
About This Quote
Source Book: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, 1748
Human reason is limited, uncertain, and often contradictory; we must acknowledge its fragility and avoid overconfidence in its conclusions.
In simple terms: Reason is weak and uncertain; accept its limits.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility about what we can know.
Themes
philosophy
reason
uncertainty
humility
knowledge
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- ethical debates
- personal decision‑making
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
epistemology
cognitive bias
human fallibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance reason with intuition?
- When should you trust gut feeling over analysis?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on reason can ignore emotional and experiential insight.
