Self knowledge Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“Proclaim not all thou knowest”
About This Quote
Source Writing: Letter to a friend, 1750
Encourage humility; acknowledge the limits of one's knowledge.
In simple terms: Admit you don't know everything.
Key Takeaway
Stay humble.
Themes
humility
knowledge
self-awareness
wisdom
communication
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- debate
- leadership
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
epistemology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you share uncertainty?
- How does humility affect influence?
A Different Perspective
Humility may be seen as weakness.
