Quote by American Indian Proverb, Navajo

You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.

You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.

Summary

This quote highlights the futility of trying to bring change or understanding to someone who is deliberately avoiding or denying a situation. It implies that no matter how much effort is exerted, it is impossible to make someone see the truth or face reality when they are actively pretending to be ignorant or oblivious. Some people may feign ignorance or remain closed off to protect themselves from uncomfortable truths, making it nearly impossible to awaken them to a different perspective or truth.

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By American Indian Proverb, Navajo

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