Quote by Oscar W. Firkins

The touch of reality is salvation for the man who smothers amid forms and shadows. A blind man would rejoice in sight though his eyes opened on the carnage of a battlefield.

The touch of reality is salvation for the man who smothers a

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that experiencing truth, even if it is harsh or unpleasant, is more liberating than living in a world of illusions. It suggests that the harshness of reality is preferable to being blinded by falsehoods and living in a superficial, illusory existence. Just as a blind person would find joy in gaining sight, even if it reveals a gruesome scene, the quote suggests that facing the truth can bring a sense of salvation and freedom from the suffocation of living in a world of superficiality and deception.

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By Oscar W. Firkins

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