Blind Quote by Jose Saramago
““Say to a blind man, you’re free, open the door that was separating him from the world, Go, you are free, we tell him once more, and he does not go, he has remained motionless there in the middle of the road, he and the others, they are terrified, they do not know where to go, the fact is that there is no comparison between living in a rational labyrinth, which is, by definition, a mental asylum and venturing forth, without a guiding hand or a dog-leash, into the demented labyrinth of the city, where memory will serve no purpose, for it will merely be able to recall the images of places but not the paths whereby we might get there.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Blindness by José Saramago, 1995
Living without guidance in a chaotic world feels like being trapped in a mental asylum, where memory cannot navigate the labyrinth of life.
In simple terms: Guidance is essential to navigate chaos.
Key Takeaway
Seek clear direction.
Themes
freedom
guidance
chaos
memory
labyrinth
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- urban navigation
- mental health
- personal growth
- decision making
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
urban alienation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find direction when lost?
- What role does memory play in navigating uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Even with guidance, fear can still paralyze action.
