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)

We are what we repeatedly do — Character and identity are shaped not by occasional acts but by consistent daily habits.
Rain does not fall on one roof alone — Hardship and misfortune are universal; no single person suffers alone.
You can't see the forest for the trees — Being too focused on small details can prevent you from seeing the overall picture.
The wolf changes his coat but not his character — Surface appearances can change, but a person's fundamental nature remains the same.
Not all who wander are lost — Those who explore unconventional paths may have a deeper sense of direction than it appea…
Every person is a mirror to another — We see our own nature reflected in how we treat others and how others respond to us.

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