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Connaissance et Sagesse - Ignorance

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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

rien d'aussi audacieux qu'une jument aveugle

rien d'aussi audacieux qu'une jument aveugle

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there are none so deaf as those that 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

il n'y a personne de plus sourd que ceux qui n'entendent pas

il n'y a personne de plus sourd que ceux qui n'entendent pas

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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

ce que l'œil ne voit pas, le cœur ne s'afflige pas

ce que l'œil ne voit pas, le cœur ne s'afflige pas

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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

l'admiration est la fille de l'ignorance

l'admiration est la fille de l'ignorance

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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

la grenouille dans le puits ne sait rien de la mer

la grenouille dans le puits ne sait rien de la mer

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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

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ignorance is bliss

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

l'ignorance est le bonheur

l'ignorance est le bonheur

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there are none so blind as those that will not see

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

il n'y a personne d'aussi aveugle que ceux qui ne voient pas

il n'y a personne d'aussi aveugle que ceux qui ne voient pas

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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

les hommes sont aveugles dans leur propre cause

les hommes sont aveugles dans leur propre cause

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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 moitié du monde ne sait pas comment vit l'autre moitié

la moitié du monde ne sait pas comment vit l'autre moitié

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