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Blindness Quote by Jose Saramago

“blindness is a private matter between a person and the eyes with which he or she was born.” quote by Jose Saramago
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“blindness is a private matter between a person and the eyes with which he or she was born.”

Jose Saramago

About This Quote

Source Novel: Blindness, 1995

He describes blindness as an intimate, personal condition shared only between the individual and their innate vision, emphasizing its subjective nature.

In simple terms: Blindness is a private matter between a person and their innate sight.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge personal perception limits.

Themes

disability subjectivity human experience

Mood

empathetic critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • social inclusion policies
  • personal coping strategies
  • artistic representation
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

perception existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does personal perception shape reality?
  • What responsibilities do societies have toward subjective experiences?
A Different Perspective

Societal structures often ignore personal perception.

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