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.

It is the eye of ignorance that assigns a fixed and unchange

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.

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Imagination

By Paul Gauguin

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