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Blind Quote by Denise Levertov

“I see him across the street, the blind man, and now he says he can find his way. He knows where he is going, it is nowhere, it is filled with presences. He says, I am.” quote by Denise Levertov
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“I see him across the street, the blind man, and now he says he can find his way. He knows where he is going, it is nowhere, it is filled with presences. He says, I am.”

Denise Levertov

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Blind Man" (published 1975)

Even without sight, inner certainty guides one through emptiness.

In simple terms: Inner certainty guides despite lack of sight.

Key Takeaway

Trust your inner sense.

Themes

perception faith inner guidance

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • navigation
  • decision making
  • creative work

Key Concepts

phenomenology mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you know when inner guidance is reliable?
  • What risks arise from ignoring external cues?
A Different Perspective

Blind confidence can ignore external reality.

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