Out of sight, out of mind

Meaning: We tend to forget things or people we don't see.

Origin: English proverb from the 13th century.

Translations

• French: Loin des yeux, loin du cœur (literally: Far from the eyes, far from the heart)
• Spanish: Ojos que no ven, corazón que no siente (literally: Eyes that don't see, heart that doesn't feel)
• Japanese: 去る者日々に疎し (Saru mono hibi ni utoshi) (literally: Those who leave become distant day by day)

More proverbs about Human Nature

• A cat has nine lives — Cats (or resilient people) survive many dangerous situations.
• All's fair in love and war — Normal rules don't apply in romance or conflict.
• A friend in need is a friend indeed — True friends show their worth during difficult times.
• The squeaky wheel gets replaced — Constant complainers may be removed rather than accommodated.
• Beauty is in the eye of the beholder — Perception of beauty is subjective and personal.
• The bigger they are, the harder they fall — Powerful people suffer greater consequences when they fail.

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