I suppose people have been wondering this for years. Why strive for something that is impossible to attain? Why not say: Fine! I'll just take bliss and get on with my life?
2006-07-07 08:15:26 · 6 answers · asked by punk.rebel 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Actually, the familiar quote goes thus:
"Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise."
Author: Thomas Gray
I suppose that there are some occasions when ignorance (but NOT stupidity) can be "bliss" - if you were dying of an incurable disease and didn't know about it until it killed you, well, your time alive would be a lot happier than if you'd known.
But for the most part, I'd say that ignorance isn't very blissful - we SHOULD always strive to achieve knowledge, and, from that plus experience, gain wisdom.
What you don't know CAN hurt you.
2006-07-07 08:20:57 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people on this website strive for stupidity
2006-07-07 08:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
innocence is a Bliss when it contains ignorance...Ignorance contains very a little innocence but a lot of foollishness...
2006-07-07 08:19:30 · answer #3 · answered by Oleg B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the full quotation is:
IF ignorance is bliss, tis folly to be wise.
that is a really big "if" to me.
2006-07-07 08:19:43 · answer #4 · answered by nickipettis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is much to be gained by the pursuit, it's part of the journey.
2006-07-13 14:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by riddletricia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The truth" would drive you insane be happy not to "know".
2006-07-07 08:19:43 · answer #6 · answered by jeepfaust 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋