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When one shuts one eye, one does not hear everything.

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Swiss Proverb

A proverb is a simple, concrete, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language.

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  • Maurice
    I suspect there may be something profound in this, have not yet made the connection.
    Perhaps I will work on it as a Zen koan.
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عندما يغلق المرء عينًا ، لا يسمع المرء كل شيء.

wenn man ein auge schließt, hört man nicht alles.

cuando se cierra un ojo, no se oye todo.

quand on ferme un œil, on n'entend pas tout.

जब कोई एक आंख बंद करता है, तो वह सब कुछ नहीं सुनता है।

quando alguém fecha um olho, não ouve tudo.

当一个人闭上一只眼睛时,他什么都听不到。

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