--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Suppose our sight could see all things at…" description: "\"“Suppose our sight could see all things at once, then sight has no value nor use for us, because it is life's purpose to choose to see one thing or ano..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/886/kaiten-nukariya-793_life_suppose-our-sight-could-see-all-things-a_1965527.jpg" --- # Suppose our sight could see all things at once, then sight… ![“Suppose our sight could see all things at once, then sight has no value nor use for us, because it is life's purpose to choose to see one thing or another out of many; and if all things be present at once before us through sight, it is of no purpose. The same is true of intellect, bearing, smell…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/886/kaiten-nukariya-793_life_suppose-our-sight-could-see-all-things-a_1965527.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/886/kaiten-nukariya-793_life_suppose-our-sight-could-see-all-things-a_1965527.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/886/kaiten-nukariya-793_life_suppose-our-sight-could-see-all-things-a_1965527.jpg) > ““Suppose our sight could see all things at once, then sight has no value nor use for us, because it is life's purpose to choose to see one thing or another out of many; and if all things be present at once before us through sight, it is of no purpose. The same is true of intellect, bearing, smell, touch, feeling, and will. If they be limitless, they cease to be useful for us. Individuality necessarily implies limitation, hence if there be no limitation in the world, then there is no room for individuality. Life without death is no life at all. Professor”” [Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kaiten-nukariya/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Unlimited perception and ability erase purpose; limits give meaning and individuality. **In simple terms:** Limits make life meaningful and unique. Key Takeaway Accept limits to find purpose and individuality. Themes purpose individuality limitations Mood contemplative serious Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - decision making - creative work - personal growth - spiritual practice Key Concepts existentialism philosophy psychology Questions to Reflect On - What limits give your life meaning? - How can you create healthy boundaries? 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