I was deaf and dumb and blind to all but me, myself and I.

I'm grateful to God for His bountiful gifts... He gave me courage and faith in myself.

Do not shout at me, Mr. Quill," said John [Adams]. "Justice may be blind, but she is not deaf.

Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.

Julia was blind and deaf to to the truth. She was ignorant. Did one reprove a blind woman for inability to see? Did one become angry with the deaf for not hearing?

Those that rule must hear and be deaf, must see and be blind.