Counsellor Quote by George Herbert
“He that is his owne Counsellor knowes nothing sure but what hee hath laid out.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Temple, 1633
A self‑reflective line suggesting that a person knows only what they have experienced and expressed.
In simple terms: We only know what we’ve lived and said.
Seek broader experience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- self‑assessment
- learning
- teaching
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What experiences shape your understanding?
- How can you expand beyond personal limits?
Limited by personal perspective; may miss external truths.