Blind Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
“One is unable to notice something because it is always before one's eyes.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Essay: Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, 1921
We overlook what is constantly present because it becomes invisible to us.
In simple terms: We miss what is always before us.
Notice the obvious.
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When to use this quote
- daily life
- relationships
- workplace
- learning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What familiar things do you ignore?
- How can you train yourself to see the obvious?
Habit can blind us to important details.