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 suggests that ignorance blinds a person to the possibility of change and diversity. When someone is ignorant, they tend to see things in a rigid and fixed way, assigning a specific color or characteristic to every object or situation. The quote warns against falling into this trap and encourages people to be cautious and open-minded, recognizing that there is often more to things than meets the eye.

By Paul Gauguin

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