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“Any one who thinks is an agnostic about something, otherwise he must believe that he is possessed of all knowledge. And the proper place for such a person is in the madhouse or the home for the feeble-minded.” quote by Clarence Darrow
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“Any one who thinks is an agnostic about something, otherwise he must believe that he is possessed of all knowledge. And the proper place for such a person is in the madhouse or the home for the feeble-minded.”

Clarence Darrow

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Thinking reveals ignorance; claiming total knowledge is delusional and dangerous.

In simple terms: Thinking shows limits; claiming all knowledge is false.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty, stay humble.

Themes

humility knowledge critical thinking

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • academic discourse
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

agnosticism epistemology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you ever assume you know everything?
  • How does humility improve learning?
A Different Perspective

Believing you know everything can lead to arrogance.

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