--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Լաւ է աչքով կոյր ըլլալ՝ քան մտքով: It is…" description: "\"“Լաւ է աչքով կոյր ըլլալ՝ քան մտքով: It is preferable to be blind by eyesight, than by mind.”\" — Eghishe (Yeghishe" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/519/eghishe-yeghishe-94103_mind_it-is-preferable-to-be-blind-by-eyesight_1106911.jpg" --- # Լաւ է աչքով կոյր ըլլալ՝ քան մտքով: It is preferable to be… ![“Լաւ է աչքով կոյր ըլլալ՝ քան մտքով: It is preferable to be blind by eyesight, than by mind.” quote by Eghishe (Yeghishe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/519/eghishe-yeghishe-94103_mind_it-is-preferable-to-be-blind-by-eyesight_1106911.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/519/eghishe-yeghishe-94103_mind_it-is-preferable-to-be-blind-by-eyesight_1106911.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/519/eghishe-yeghishe-94103_mind_it-is-preferable-to-be-blind-by-eyesight_1106911.jpg) > ““Լաւ է աչքով կոյր ըլլալ՝ քան մտքով: It is preferable to be blind by eyesight, than by mind.”” Eghishe (Yeghishe ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. It is better to be physically blind than mentally ignorant. **In simple terms:** Mindful insight beats superficial sight. Key Takeaway Pursue deeper understanding. Themes wisdom perception knowledge mind vision Mood thoughtful philosophical Type wisdom:1 perception:1 knowledge:1 mind:1 vision:1 When to use this quote - education - self‑study - mindfulness Key Concepts philosophical insight critical thinking Questions to Reflect On - How can we cultivate mental clarity? - What habits foster true insight? A Different Perspective Physical blindness is not equivalent to enlightenment. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Blind](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/blind/) [Mind](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/mind/) [Psychology](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/psychology/) ## Related quotes > [I've seen people recover physical abilities, yet never get over emotional trauma after a serious accident. 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