"To look is one thing, to see is another thing; to see is very difficult, normally; to look is to try to see. I have looked and I hope I have seen"
- Eduardo Chillida
About this Quote
This quote by Eduardo Chillida speaks to the idea that looking and seeing are two different things. Looking is the act of trying to see, while seeing is the act of in fact comprehending what is being observed. Seeing is typically challenging, as it requires a deeper level of understanding and analysis. Chillida suggests that he has looked and hopes he has actually seen, suggesting that he has actually attempted to comprehend what he has actually observed, however is unsure if he has actually genuinely seen it. This quote motivates us to look beyond the surface of things and to try to comprehend the much deeper significance of what we observe. It is a pointer that looking is insufficient, and that we should strive to see in order to gain a deeper understanding of the world around us.
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