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Blind Quote by Walter de La Mare

“All but blind In his chambered hole Gropes for worms The four-clawed Mole.” quote by Walter de La Mare
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“All but blind In his chambered hole Gropes for worms The four-clawed Mole.”

Walter de La Mare

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Mole" by Walter de La Mare, 1910

A blind creature relies on touch to navigate its dark tunnel, symbolizing limited perception and instinctive searching.

In simple terms: Blindness forces reliance on senses other than sight.

Key Takeaway

Trust intuition when sight fails.

Themes

perception instinct search limitations

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

poetic metaphorical

When to use this quote

  • exploring dark places
  • solving problems without full information
  • relying on gut feeling
  • navigating uncertainty

Key Concepts

Blindness adaptation sensory perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you compensate when you lack clear information?
  • What instincts guide you in unknown situations?
A Different Perspective

Blindness may lead to misinterpretation of surroundings.

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