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The Wisdom of the Three Wise Monkeys

The Three Wise Monkeys are pictorial representations of the well-known saying: “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.” The first monkey covers his eyes, the second his ears, and the third his mouth. There are several interpretations of the Three Wise Monkeys worldwide. For example, in Buddhist philosophy, the proverb preaches morality, urging ...

Nathan Machoka

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