Doe Quote by Chinua Achebe
“What a man does not know is greater than he.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Things Fall Apart, 1958
Ignorance can be more powerful than knowledge, leading to greater harm.
In simple terms: Not knowing can cause more damage than knowing.
Seek knowledge to avoid unintended harm.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education reform
- leadership training
- policy making
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unknowns could be harming you?
- How do you confront uncomfortable truths?
Knowledge can be misused; ignorance isn’t always benign.