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Conoscenza e Saggezza - Ignoranza

Esplora i proverbi inglesi che descrivono l'ignoranza con detti come "niente è così audace come una giumenta cieca" e "l'ignoranza è beatitudine".

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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

Ignorare il pericolo può rendere temerari

Ignorare il pericolo può rendere temerari

Ex: He invested all his life savings in a business he knows nothing about.  Nothing so bold as a blind mare! 
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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

Chi non vuole ascoltare non accetta consigli

Chi non vuole ascoltare non accetta consigli

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. 
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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

Non sapere certe cose può evitare dispiaceri

Non sapere certe cose può evitare dispiaceri

Ex: She doesn't want to read the news because what the eye does not see, the heart does not grieve over. 
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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'ignoranza può portare a un'ammirazione eccessiva

L'ignoranza può portare a un'ammirazione eccessiva

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. 
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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

Una visione ristretta impedisce di comprendere il mondo più vasto

Una visione ristretta impedisce di comprendere il mondo più vasto

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. 
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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

L'ignoranza spesso deriva dal non impegnarsi a imparare

L'ignoranza spesso deriva dal non impegnarsi a imparare

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. 
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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

Non conoscere certe verità può essere più rassicurante

Non conoscere certe verità può essere più rassicurante

Ex: He chose to ignore the negative news, remembering that where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise. 
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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

Chi non vuole vedere la verità non la accetterà

Chi non vuole vedere la verità non la accetterà

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. 
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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

È difficile giudicare obiettivamente le proprie convinzioni

È difficile giudicare obiettivamente le proprie convinzioni

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. 
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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

Le persone spesso ignorano come vivono gli altri

Le persone spesso ignorano come vivono gli altri

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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