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There is no widely known or directly attributed quote from Plato involving horse blinders. However, Plato often used metaphors related to horses, vision, and ignorance in his dialogues. Here are some related ideas from his works:

1. The Allegory of the Cave (Republic, Book VII)

   • People in the cave are like those wearing "blinders," seeing only shadows instead of reality. This metaphor is similar to the idea of horse blinders, where perception is limited by external constraints.

2. The Charioteer Metaphor (Phaedrus)

   • Plato compares the soul to a charioteer controlling two horses: one noble and one unruly. This suggests the importance of guiding one's thoughts and desires, much like removing metaphorical "blinders" to gain wisdom.

3. Ignorance and Narrow-Mindedness

   • Plato frequently criticized those who refused to seek knowledge, which could be compared to wearing horse blinders—limiting one's vision to only what is comfortable or familiar.

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