George Orwell – The plant is blind but it knows enough Share this quote: The plant is blind but it knows enough to keep pushing upwards towards the light, and it will do this in the face of endless discouragements. – George Orwell (1903-1950) Is this quotation insightful, though-provoking, useful? Click on a star to rate it! Submit Rating Average rating 0 / 5. Vote count: 0