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Blind Quote by William Blake

“Mysteries are not to be solved. They eye goes blind when it only wants to see why.” quote by William Blake
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“Mysteries are not to be solved. They eye goes blind when it only wants to see why.”

William Blake

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, 1790

Mysteries resist rational explanation; seeking only purpose blinds perception.

In simple terms: Seeking only why blinds the eye.

Key Takeaway

Accept mystery without over‑analysis.

Themes

mystery perception knowledge

Mood

contemplative enigmatic

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • creative work
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

philosophy epistemology paradox

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mystery can you hold without explaining?
  • How does curiosity differ from obsession?
A Different Perspective

Over‑analysis can limit intuitive insight.

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