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An idea is an eye given by God for the seeing of God. Some of these eyes we cannot bear to look out of we blind them as
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"An idea is an eye given by God for the seeing of God. Some of these eyes we cannot bear to look out of; we blind them as quickly as possible"

- Russell Hoban

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This quote by Russell Hoban speaks with the power of ideas and how they can be a source of inspiration and insight. It recommends that ideas are presents from God, and that they can be so effective that we may not have the ability to manage them. We might be so overwhelmed by the power of the concept that we attempt to blind ourselves from it, as if we are attempting to secure ourselves from the intensity of the insight. This quote speaks with the power of concepts and how they can be a source of inspiration and insight, however also how they can be so powerful that we may not have the ability to handle them. It recommends that we need to be careful when dealing with concepts, as they can be overwhelming and hard to process. It likewise speaks to the value of being open to new ideas and viewpoints, as they can be a source of development and understanding.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Russell Hoban somewhere between February 4, 1925 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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