"There are none so blind as those who will not see. The most deluded people are those who choose to ignore what they already know."
These saying has it roots in the Bible:
"Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not."(Jer. 5:21, King James version)
First to use it in literature was Jonathan Swift, who wrote it in 'Polite Conversation' (1738).
Joseph Dunninger, a famous mentalist and magician, is often credited with this quote. It emphasizes that one's actions and achievements speak for themselves, requiring no additional justification or explanation to those who truly understand.
This statement reflects the idea that individuals can be enslaved by their own ignorance or misconceptions about their freedom. It suggests that true freedom comes from understanding one's circumstances and choices. It highlights the importance of self-awareness and critical thinking in achieving genuine liberation.
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.
The Nobel Peace Prize 1952 was awarded to Albert Schweitzer. Albert Schweitzer received his Nobel Prize one year later, in 1953. During the selection process in 1952, the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided that none of the year's nominations met the criteria as outlined in the will of Alfred Nobel. According to the Nobel Foundation's statutes, the Nobel Prize can in such a case be reserved until the following year, and this statute was then applied. Albert Schweitzer therefore received his Nobel Prize for 1952 one year later, in 1953.
conclusion and premise...so "none of the above"
There are two songs that use those lyrics: 1. "Everything is Beautiful" by Ray Stevens There is none so blind as he who will not see. We must not close our minds; we must let our thoughts be free. (http://www.lyricsdownload.com/ray-stevens-everything-is-beautiful-lyrics.html) 2. "None So Blind" by Z. Mulls There are none so blind as those who will not see None so blind as you and me (http://www.zmulls.com/lyricview?LyricNum=119)
This phrase means that some people are willfully ignorant and refuse to acknowledge the truth even when it is presented to them. It emphasizes how stubbornness and close-mindedness can prevent someone from understanding or accepting a different perspective.
there are none so blind as those who will not see
None So Blind was created in 1994-11.
"None so blind as those who will not see" appears in Matthew Henry's Commentaries (1708-1710). The proverb is an echo of The Book of the Prophet Jeremiah, 5:21: "Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes and see not; which have ears and hear not."
Jonathan Swift, in Polite Conversation, mentions the phrase as a cliché - so obviously he did not originate it. The phrase seems to have Biblical origins - but the idea is a lot older than the Bible. Similar language can be found in Jeremiah 5:21-22.
The cast of None So Blind - 1916 includes: Mona Darkfeather
None So Blind - 1915 was released on: USA: 11 February 1915
None So Blind - 1916 was released on: USA: 4 May 1916
Blind Blake died on 1934-12-01.
None of those phrases encode a secret philosophical meaning; a philosopher who says any of those things simply means what he says.
None of them except Apple De Ap ( i think thats his name :-/ )