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Conocimiento y Sabiduría - Ignorancia

Explora los proverbios ingleses que representan la ignorancia con dichos como "nada tan audaz como una yegua ciega" y "la ignorancia es felicidad".

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nothing so bold as a blind mare

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

Ignorar el peligro puede volver a alguien temerario

Ignorar el peligro puede volver a alguien temerario

Ex: He invested all his life savings in a business he knows nothing about.  Nothing so bold as a blind mare! 
there (are|is) none so deaf as those (that|who) will not hear

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

Quien no quiere escuchar no acepta consejos

Quien no quiere escuchar no acepta consejos

Ex: The doctor warned him to quit smoking, but he continued until he developed lung cancer.  There are none so deaf as those that will not hear. 
what the eye does not see, the heart does not grieve over

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

No saber ciertas cosas puede evitar sufrimiento

No saber ciertas cosas puede evitar sufrimiento

Ex: She doesn't want to read the news because what the eye does not see, the heart does not grieve over. 
admiration is the daughter of ignorance

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

La ignorancia puede llevar a una admiración excesiva

La ignorancia puede llevar a una admiración excesiva

Ex: She had always admired the celebrity from afar, but after meeting them in person, she realized that admiration is the daughter of ignorance - she had not known the person behind the public persona. 
frog in the well knows nothing of the sea

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

Una visión limitada impide comprender el mundo más amplio

Una visión limitada impide comprender el mundo más amplio

Ex: The boss reminded his team members about the proverb frog in the well knows nothing of the sea to encourage them to consider alternative approaches and perspectives when faced with challenges at work. 
ignorance is a voluntary misfortune

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

La ignorancia suele ser resultado de no esforzarse por aprender

La ignorancia suele ser resultado de no esforzarse por aprender

Ex: The CEO told new hires that any ignorance is a voluntary misfortune in this day and age, advising them to constantly learn and update their skills in order to progress in their careers. 
ignorance is bliss

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

No conocer ciertas verdades puede ser más agradable

No conocer ciertas verdades puede ser más agradable

Ex: Ignorance is bliss, and maybe that’s why she wasn’t upset by the bad news. 
there (are|is) none so blind as those (that|who) will not see

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

Quien no quiere ver la verdad no la aceptará

Quien no quiere ver la verdad no la aceptará

Ex: She refuses to accept the fact that her relationship is toxic and harmful to her well-being; there are none so blind as those that will not see. 
men are blind in their own cause

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

Las personas rara vez juzgan objetivamente sus propias convicciones

Las personas rara vez juzgan objetivamente sus propias convicciones

Ex: The man believed his actions were justified but could not see how foolish he appeared to others because men are blind in their own cause and cannot judge themselves objectively. 
half the world knows not how the other half lives

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

La gente suele desconocer cómo viven los demás

La gente suele desconocer cómo viven los demás

Ex: The widening wealth gap between the rich and the poor is a stark reminder that half the world knows not how the other half lives. 
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