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“To fear death, gentlemen, is no other then to think oneself wise when one is not, to think one knows what one does not know.” quote by Plato
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“To fear death, gentlemen, is no other then to think oneself wise when one is not, to think one knows what one does not know.”

Plato

About This Quote

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

True wisdom is recognizing one's ignorance; pretended knowledge is folly.

In simple terms: Know you know nothing.

Key Takeaway

Seek humility and learning.

Themes

wisdom humility knowledge philosophy

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • leadership
  • personal development
  • critical thinking

Key Concepts

Socratic method epistemology self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you assume you know that you might not?
  • How does admitting ignorance change your decisions?
A Different Perspective

People may misuse humility to avoid responsibility.

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