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“Ciegos que, viendo, no ven.” quote by José Saramago
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““Ciegos que, viendo, no ven.””

José Saramago

About This Quote

The phrase means that those who are blind can still see, but they fail to notice what is right in front of them.

In simple terms: Blind people can see but miss what’s obvious.

Key Takeaway

Be aware of what’s right before you.

Themes

perception blindness awareness

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • daily life
  • decision making
  • learning

Key Concepts

metaphor cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • What obvious truths are you missing?
  • How can you improve awareness?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex situations.

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