The saying is associated with the "three wise monkeys" where one monkey has his ears covered, one his eyes, and one his mouth. The meaning is different to different people, but probably originally it meant "Don't participate in evil in *any* way."
Some people use it to refer to people who turn a blind eye to the truth, but it doesn't have to mean ignoring evil when it exists. I think it more means that we should not be allowing evil to come into us (through our eyes or ears), or out of us (through our mouths), not that we shouldn't be trying to make our society better and less evil.
This phrase comes from the principle of the three wise monkeys, embodying the idea of ignoring immoral or dishonest actions. It suggests turning a blind eye to wrongdoing, avoiding gossip or negative talk, and not participating in harmful behavior.
The quote "believe half of what you see and none of what you hear" is attributed to Edgar Allan Poe. It is a reminder to not always trust what is presented to us visually or verbally, and to approach information critically.
Odysseus has his men plug their ears with beeswax so they cannot hear the Sirens' enchanting voices. Odysseus himself, wanting to hear the song but also not succumb to its lure, has his men tie him to the ship's mast so he cannot be swayed.
The concept of evil is subjective and can vary depending on cultural, ethical, and moral perspectives. Some individuals may exhibit behaviors or traits that are commonly associated with evil, but labeling someone as inherently evil is a complex and debated issue.
The meaning of life is subjective and can vary from person to person. Some see it as finding happiness and fulfillment, others see it as making a positive impact on others or society, while some view it as a journey of self-discovery and growth. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to determine their own purpose and meaning in life.
Descartes' evil genius argument proposes that it is possible for an all-powerful deceptive entity (evil genius) to be manipulating our thoughts and perceptions, making it impossible for us to trust our senses and reasoning. This argument aims to show that doubt can be applied to all knowledge, except for the fact that one is doubting (cogito, ergo sum - I think, therefore I am).
"HΓΆr ingen ondska, tala ingen ondska, se ingen ondska."
japan
Hear NO EVIL See NO EVIL Speak NO EVIL
The monkey that covers his eyes to keep himself from seeing evil is Mizaru. Kikazaru hears no evil because he keeps his ears covered, and Iwazaru is the monkey that keeps his mouth covered, thus he speaks no evil.
It means if you are not exposed to bad things, you will not do bad things.
why on earth would you ask that?
tamarins,howler monkeys and spider monkeys
The tattoo on his arm is of three music angels. One has a microphone meaning speak no evil, one has a hat over his eyes meaning see no evil and one has headphones on meaning hear no evil. The tattoo on his leg means count your blessings.
Wisdom Monkey are three monkeys that represents proverbial principle which is " see no evil, hear no evil , speak no evil "
on vedi la malvagità, non parli la malvagità
It's the name of the three wise monkey which preaches us "see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil".
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