Bí etí ò bá gbọ́ yìnkìn, inú kìí bàjẹ́
bee eh-tee oh bah gboh yin-kin ee-nuu kee-ee bah-jeh
Literal translation
If the ear does not hear any bad news (yìnkìn), the heart does not grieve
Figurative meaning
What you do not know or hear about cannot hurt or upset you
Usage
Said when a person chooses to ignore gossip, negative rumors, or hidden malicious talks, or when finding peace in remaining blissfully ignorant about matters that would otherwise cause emotional distress
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Source
Contributor: personal knowledge