Blind Quote by William Shakespeare
“Why, all delights are vain, but that most vain Which, with pain purchased, doth inherit pain: As, painfully to pore upon a book, To seek the light of truth, which truth the while Doth falsely blind the eyesight of his look.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 2, 1611
The pursuit of knowledge can bring both insight and suffering, and truth may blind as much as it illuminates.
In simple terms: Seeking truth can cause pain.
Key Takeaway
Balance curiosity with caution.
Themes
knowledge
pain
truth
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- personal introspection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
epistemology
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we discern useful truth?
- When does curiosity become harmful?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be subjective and may not always lead to clarity.
