In their ignorance, they were happy
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Happiness often depends on a lack of awareness of harsh realities.
- In plain terms
- Ignorance leads to happiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Truth can disrupt peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is happiness worth ignorance?
- What truths are best hidden?
Another view
Ignorance can also enable harm.
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