They condemn what they do not understand.
They condemn what they do not understand.
Meaning in plain English
Condemning what is not understood links judgment with a failure to learn. The saying questions rejection made before fair examination.
Example
Someone learns what a proposal involves before deciding which objections remain justified.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
The statement does not prove that every criticism comes from ignorance or that understanding requires approval. A useful application asks what evidence and context support a judgment. People can understand a practice and still object to harm or an unsupported claim.
When to use it
Use it to encourage informed judgment without requiring approval.
Keep in mind
No universal explanation of criticism or immunity from justified objection is established.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
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