Blindness Quote by Jacques Lusseyran
““Inside me there was everything I had believed was outside. There was, in particular, the sun, light, and all colors. There were even the shapes of objects and the distance between objects. Everything was there and movement as well… Light is an element that we carry inside us and which can grow there with as much abundance, variety, and intensity as it can outside of us…I could light myself…that is, I could create a light inside of me so alive, so large, and so near that my eyes, my physical eyes, or what remained of them, vibrated, almost to the point of hurting… God is there under a form that has the good luck to be neither religious, not intellectual, nor sentimental, but quite simply alive.””
About This Quote
Source Book: My Blindness by Jacques Lusseyran, 1945
The quote expresses that inner perception and spiritual light can be cultivated within, independent of external sources, revealing a personal, alive experience of the divine.
In simple terms: Inner light and perception are self‑generated, not dependent on the outside world.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner awareness and personal spirituality.
Themes
self‑discovery
spirituality
perception
inner strength
existence
Mood
reflective
introspective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
personal
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- overcoming adversity
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
phenomenology
subjective experience
inner light
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture inner light without isolating yourself?
- What role does community play in personal spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the need for external support or community in personal development.
