Three Famous Monkeys

Description of Illustration: comes in grey, orange/brown a beige, 3 monkeys on a branch

 

Just as there is disagreement about the origin of the phrase, there are differing explanations of the meaning of "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil."

• In Buddhist tradition, the tenets of the proverb are about not dwelling on evil thoughts.
• In the Western world both the proverb and the image are often used to refer to a lack of moral responsibility on the part of people who refuse to acknowledge impropriety, looking the other way or feigning ignorance.
• It may also signify a code of silence in gangs, or organized crime.

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