Wissen und Weisheit - Ignoranz

used to imply that when someone is ignorant of the dangers involved in a situation, they may act more boldly or recklessly than someone who is aware of the risks

Nichts ist so mutig wie eine blinde Stute

used to suggest that some people are so stubborn and resistant to new ideas or information that they refuse to listen or pay attention, even if it is in their best interest

Es gibt niemanden, der so taub ist wie diejenigen, die nicht hören wollen

used to imply that people may choose to remain ignorant of certain things to protect themselves from potential emotional distress

Was das Auge nicht sieht, darüber trauert das Herz nicht

used to suggest that when someone lacks knowledge or understanding about a certain subject, they tend to have a heightened admiration or reverence for it

Bewunderung ist die Tochter der Unwissenheit

used to imply that someone with a narrow-minded perspective can never fully understand the vastness and diversity of the world beyond their limited environment or worldview

Der Frosch im Brunnen weiß nichts vom Meer

used to imply that ignorance is a result of one's own choices or lack of effort to gain knowledge and understanding, and that it can lead to negative consequences

used to suggest that not knowing certain information can be preferable to facing it, particularly when it is unpleasant or burdensome

Unwissenheit ist Glückseligkeit

used to imply that some people choose to ignore the truth and refuse to see what contradicts their beliefs

Es gibt niemanden, der so blind ist wie diejenigen, die nicht sehen wollen

used to imply that people may be unable to see the flaws or potential dangers in something they strongly believe in, due to their emotional investment in it

Männer sind in ihrer eigenen Sache blind

used to suggest that people often lack knowledge or understanding of the lives of others, especially when their lifestyles, experiences, and perspectives are very different

Die eine Hälfte der Welt weiß nicht, wie die andere Hälfte lebt