Blind Quote by Rose Fyleman
““Blind folk see the fairies. Oh, better far than we, Who miss the shining of their wings Because our eyes are filled with things We do not wish to see. Deaf folk hear the fairies However soft their song; 'Tis we who lose the honey sound Amid the clamour all around That beats the whole day long.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Fairies, 1915
Blind and deaf people miss subtle wonders because their senses are preoccupied with unwanted truths.
In simple terms: Missing beauty due to focus on unwanted things.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate openness to unseen joys.
Themes
perception
sensory
imagination
truth
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- reading poetry
- meditation
- creative work
- daily observation
Key Concepts
selective attention
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you filter what you see?
- Can you train yourself to notice hidden beauty?
A Different Perspective
One may also become overwhelmed by too many stimuli, not just blind.
