Ignorance Is Bliss

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Gray is saying it is better to "walk in darkness", and be happy, even if that happiness is temporary, than to go through life with full knowledge of mortality and the ultimate vanity of all endeavors.

Not necessarily. While the idiom can apply to certain scenarios, it's not a universal truth. Often, knowledge and understanding are beneficial and preferred. The more knowledge one has, the greater one's grief, because this knowledge includes the inevitability of death, and that all we are and do and achieve eventually turns to dust. Ignorance (noun): Ignorance is the state of being ignorant, or without knowledge, education, comprehension, or awareness. Synonyms for the adjective ignorant include unaware, uninformed, and uneducated. While the phrase might be used in such a context, it's generally understood that it does not advocate for wilful ignorance or the avoidance of critical or necessary knowledge. Childhood is often used to illustrate why ignorance is, in fact, bliss—an argument that the statement is true and has merit. For example, parents often feel the need to protect their children from an overabundance of knowledge and information, thinking it can be too much for their young, developing minds to process or bear. They believe ignorance can keep children from experiencing anything unpleasant and allow them to have a stress-free childhood.

Meanwhile, Skepta is set to perform across Europe throughout the summer. These shows include a headline appearance at this year's Field Day Festival (7th June) which takes places at London's Meridan Water - a stones through from the Meridian Estate where Skepta grew up - and is set to be a huge homecoming show. He is also a headliner at this year's Manchester International Festival alongside Yoko Ono and Idris Elba & Kwame Kwei-Armah, where we will be debuting his truly unique, immersive DYSTOPIA987 show. That is well said; sometimes ignorance is bliss, especially when knowing too much could cause unnecessary stress.

Over time, though, Ignorance is Bliss gained a devoted following as fans gradually rediscovered its artistic strengths. To this day, a subset of Face to Face fans holds the album up as their very favorite. Although it remains controversial, it has earned its status as a classic in their catalogue. The phrase itself doesn't promote carelessness. However, it can be misused to justify irresponsible behavior or the avoidance of necessary knowledge or action. Antagonist Records has reissued the classic Face to Face album Ignorance is Bliss on vinyl (for the first time ever!) in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Remember that Ecclesiastes begins with "Vanity, vanity, vanity--all is vanity" (Ecclesiastes 1:2) and goes on to explicate this in exhaustive detail. Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge.Ignorance is certainly bliss for someone who doesn’t know that his or her spouse or romantic partner is stepping out with someone else. Of course, that bliss will be short-lived when the partner who is being cheated on discovers the truth. Ignorance is certainly bliss for a parent who thinks their child follows all the rules when, in reality, they’re out every weekend misbehaving with friends. Not knowing the nutrition information about a slice of cake, so that you can really enjoy a well-deserved delicious treat. Ignorance is bliss for someone who’s trying to start a new business but is unaware of all the limitations to their strategy. That ignorance may be just the thing that propels them forward instead of seeing only obstacles.

The idiom originates from Thomas Gray's 18th-century poem, "Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College." The phrase originates from Thomas Gray's poem, "Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College," published in 1742.Ignorance is bliss is also a proverb. A proverb is a short, common phrase or expression that imparts wisdom and advice or shares a universal truth. Synonyms of the term proverb include adage and aphorism. Here are some additional examples of well-known proverbs: The phrase ignorance is bliss comes from the very end of the last stanza of the poem Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College penned by the poet Thomas Gray in 1742: The phrase suggests that being unaware or uninformed about certain aspects of life can sometimes result in happiness or tranquility. For example, not knowing about the potential risks or negative outcomes of a situation might save you from stress or anxiety. However, people often use this phrase with a degree of irony, implying that it's generally better to be informed and prepared.