Blind man Quote by Osho
““It is true that no objective research can be done on it, but that does not mean that this subjective world does not exist. That will be a stupid conclusion. It will be like a blind man who cannot see the light; hence he concludes that the light does not exist. There are things which are objectively available to be studied, but they are always things—not life, not love, not consciousness. All that is great is subjective. It is one of the greatest misfortunes of humanity that scientists go on insisting that unless you can study something objectively, it does not exist.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets by Osho, 1974
Subjective experiences like love and consciousness are real despite lacking objective measurement, and dismissing them is a grave error.
In simple terms: Subjective things exist even if science can't measure them.
Key Takeaway
Value subjective reality alongside objective study.
Themes
philosophy
science
subjectivity
human experience
knowledge
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- artistic creation
- spiritual practice
- mental health
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
consciousness
love
meaning
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor subjective truths in a data‑driven world?
- Can objective and subjective knowledge coexist?
A Different Perspective
Science cannot fully capture all aspects of reality, especially inner experience.
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