Able Quote by John Milton
“To be blind is not miserable; not to be able to bear blindness, that is miserable.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, 1667
Blindness itself is not the source of misery; inability to accept it is.
In simple terms: Accepting blindness prevents misery.
Embrace acceptance of conditions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- disability coping
- mental health
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one cultivate acceptance of unavoidable conditions?
- What practices help transform suffering into resilience?
Acceptance may be difficult for those who resist reality.