Ignorance (redirected from Ignorance is bliss)

Ignorance

See also Stupidity.

Am ha-Arez

those negligent in or unobservant of Torah study. [Judaism: Wigoder, 26]

avidya

ignorance as cause of suffering through desire. [Hindu Phil.: Parrinder, 36]

Deane, Lucy

unaware of fiancé Stephen’s obvious relationship with Maggie. [Br. Lit.: The Mill on the Floss]

Dunsmen

opposers of Renaissance learning (14th century); hence, dunce. [Br. Hist.: Espy, 116]

Islayev, Arkady

so entrenched in work, oblivious to wife’s infidelities. [Russ. Lit.: A Month in the Country]

It Pays to Be Ignorant

panelists fail to answer such questions as “Which player on a baseball team wears a catcher’s mask?” [Am. Radio: Buxton, 120]

Lennie

big, strong, simple-minded ranch hand. [Am. Lit.: Of Mice and Men, Magill I, 672–674]

Newman, Alfred E.

cartoon character personifying ignorance as bliss: “What, me worry?” [Comics: “Mad” in Horn, 442]

Parable of the Cave

cave dwellers see only the shadows of reality. [Gk. Phil.: Republic]

Peppermint Patty

cartoon character habitually stumped by teacher and forever failing exams. [Comics: “Peanuts” in Horn, 543]

Scarecrow

goes to Wizard of Oz to get brains. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz]

Schweik

cheerful, feeble-minded character; the antithesis of German militarism. [Czech Lit.: The Good Soldier: Schweik, Magill IV, 390–392]

Sweat Hogs

class of incorrigible students majoring in remedial education. [TV: “Welcome Back, Kotter” in Terrace, II, 423]