Exaggerated Quote by Albert Camus
“One always has exaggerated ideas about what one doesn't know.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Stranger, Albert Camus, 1942
We tend to overestimate the unknown, imagining it larger than it truly is.
In simple terms: Exaggerated ideas about the unknown.
Recognize limits of knowledge.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- learning new subjects
- making decisions
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does uncertainty affect your judgments?
- What steps can you take to verify assumptions?
Overestimation can cause unnecessary fear.