Quote by Paul Gauguin
It is the eye of ignorance that assigns a fixed and unchangeable color to every object beware of this stumbling block.
Summary
This quote cautions against the limitations of ignorance and how it can restrict our understanding of the world. It suggests that when we lack knowledge, we make assumptions by assigning fixed attributes to things. By labeling objects with unchangeable qualities, we blind ourselves to their true nature. The quote emphasizes the importance of being aware of this tendency and encourages us to broaden our perspectives to avoid narrow-mindedness.
Topics
Imagination
By Paul Gauguin