What the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over

Meaning: We only suffer from what we know about; ignorance can sometimes bring a measure of peace.

Origin: English proverb from the 18th century, found in various forms across European languages.

Translations

• French: Ce que l'œil ne voit pas, le cœur n'en souffre pas (literally: What the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't suffer over)
• Spanish: Ojos que no ven, corazón que no siente (literally: Eyes that don't see, heart that doesn't feel)
• Japanese: 見えないものは気にならない (Mienai mono wa ki ni naranai) (literally: What you can't see doesn't worry you)

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