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Blind Quote by Otto Weininger

“Colour-blindness always extends to the complementary colours. Those who are red blind are also green blind; those who are blind to blue have no consciousness of yellow. This law holds good for all mental phenomena; it is a fundamental condition of consciousness.” quote by Otto Weininger
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“Colour-blindness always extends to the complementary colours. Those who are red blind are also green blind; those who are blind to blue have no consciousness of yellow. This law holds good for all mental phenomena; it is a fundamental condition of consciousness.”

Otto Weininger

About This Quote

Source Book: Sex and Character, 1925

Perceptual deficits in one color extend to its complement, suggesting consciousness is limited by sensory opposites.

In simple terms: Color blindness reveals mental limits.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how sensory gaps shape perception.

Themes

perception consciousness duality

Mood

inquisitive philosophical

Type

science art

When to use this quote

  • design work
  • visual arts
  • education
  • neuroscience research

Key Concepts

color theory psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do your senses shape your reality?
  • Can you compensate for missing inputs?
A Different Perspective

May be outdated scientifically.

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