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Kunskap och Visdom - Okunnighet

Utforska engelska ordspråk som skildrar okunnighet med talesätt som "inget så djärvt som en blind sto" och "okunnighet är lycka".

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Knowledge & Wisdom
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

Okunskap om fara kan göra någon dumdristig

Okunskap om fara kan göra någon dumdristig

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

Den som inte vill lyssna tar inte emot råd

Den som inte vill lyssna tar inte emot råd

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

Att inte veta vissa saker kan bespara sorg

Att inte veta vissa saker kan bespara sorg

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

Okunnighet kan leda till överdriven beundran

Okunnighet kan leda till överdriven beundran

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

Ett begränsat perspektiv hindrar förståelsen av världen utanför

Ett begränsat perspektiv hindrar förståelsen av världen utanför

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

Okunnighet är ofta följden av att man inte försöker lära sig

Okunnighet är ofta följden av att man inte försöker lära sig

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

Att inte känna till vissa sanningar kan vara skönare

Att inte känna till vissa sanningar kan vara skönare

Ex: When it comes to certain complicated matters, 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

Den som inte vill se sanningen kommer inte att acceptera den

Den som inte vill se sanningen kommer inte att acceptera den

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

Människor har svårt att bedöma sina egna övertygelser objektivt

Människor har svårt att bedöma sina egna övertygelser objektivt

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

Människor vet ofta inte hur andra lever

Människor vet ofta inte hur andra lever

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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