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“A man who says “I have learned enough and will learn no further” should be considered as knowing nothing at all.” quote by Haile Selassie
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“A man who says “I have learned enough and will learn no further” should be considered as knowing nothing at all.”

Haile Selassie

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address to the United Nations, 1963

Claiming to have learned everything and refusing further learning is equivalent to knowing nothing, emphasizing humility and lifelong learning.

In simple terms: Thinking you know all means you know nothing.

Key Takeaway

Stay humble and keep learning.

Themes

education humility growth mindset

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career development
  • academic study
  • personal development

Key Concepts

epistemology self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What areas do you assume you’ve mastered?
  • How can you foster continuous learning?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence blocks true knowledge.

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