Disease Quote by Anonymous
“Not-knowing is true knowledge. Presuming to know is a disease. First realize that you are sick; then you can move toward health.”
About This Quote
The quote suggests that true wisdom lies in recognizing one's ignorance; pretending to know is harmful, and acknowledging this "sickness" is the first step toward intellectual health.
In simple terms: Admit ignorance to gain knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Start by accepting what you don't know.
Themes
wisdom
humility
learning
Mood
thoughtful
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- personal development
- decision making
Key Concepts
epistemology
selfawareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice humility daily?
- What steps lead from ignorance to health?
A Different Perspective
Admitting ignorance can feel uncomfortable.
![“When one has not known anything but becomes infected with the ‘disease of knowing’; he is a grave diseased person. What is the result of knowing? One stops playing with the ‘tops’ [living as the relative-self] and starts playing with the Self [lives in the realm of the Self, The Soul]. The…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/039/dada-bhagwan-31_identity_when-one-has-not-known-anything-but-beco_537755.jpg)
