there are none so blind as those who will not see
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: there's none so blind as those who will not see
Meaning · English
Understanding cannot be forced on someone who chooses to be ignorant.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There is no defense against the will of God. This has been coming. I have seen the signs. There are those here that I have told, but there are none so blind as those who will not see.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “there are none so blind as those who will not see” mean?
Understanding cannot be forced on someone who chooses to be ignorant.
Is “there are none so blind as those who will not see” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.