We are unknown, we knowers, to ourselves … Of necessity we…
““We are unknown, we knowers, to ourselves … Of necessity we remain strangers to ourselves, we understand ourselves not, in our selves we are bound to be mistaken, for each of us holds good to all eternity the motto, ‘Each is the farthest away from himself’—as far as ourselves are concerned we are not knowers.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Humans are fundamentally strangers to themselves, often misunderstanding their own nature and motives
In simple terms: We rarely truly know ourselves
Key Takeaway
Question self‑knowledge and humility
Themes
self‑awareness
identity
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- therapy
- creative writing
- leadership development
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
self‑deception
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions about yourself might be false?
- How can you test your self‑perceptions?
A Different Perspective
Self‑knowledge is limited by bias and ego