Quote by Aristotle

For as the eyes of bats are to the blaze of day, so is the reason in our soul to the things which are by nature most evident of all.

For as the eyes of bats are to the blaze of day, so is the r

Summary

This quote, attributed to Aristotle, suggests that our ability to perceive and rationalize reality is limited, much like a bat's vision is impaired in the brightness of daylight. According to Aristotle, our reason or intellect can only comprehend things that are the most obvious and evident in nature. This highlights the idea that our understanding of the world is influenced by our inherent limitations and subjective perceptions.

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