--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The disease that knowledge brings is…" description: "\"The disease that knowledge brings is arrogance, and the disease that worship brings is showing off\" — Ibn Taymiyyah" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca2/ibn-taymiyyah-12823_arrogance_the-disease-that-knowledge-brings-is-arr_2706672.jpg" --- # The disease that knowledge brings is arrogance, and the… ![“The disease that knowledge brings is arrogance, and the disease that worship brings is showing off” quote by Ibn Taymiyyah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca2/ibn-taymiyyah-12823_arrogance_the-disease-that-knowledge-brings-is-arr_2706672.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca2/ibn-taymiyyah-12823_arrogance_the-disease-that-knowledge-brings-is-arr_2706672.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca2/ibn-taymiyyah-12823_arrogance_the-disease-that-knowledge-brings-is-arr_2706672.jpg) > “The disease that knowledge brings is arrogance, and the disease that worship brings is showing off” [Ibn Taymiyyah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ibn-taymiyyah/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Knowledge can breed arrogance; worship can breed pretentious display. **In simple terms:** Knowledge may cause arrogance; worship may cause showiness. Key Takeaway Cultivate humility in learning and devotion. Themes humility knowledge worship Mood reflective cautious Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - academic study - religious practice - public speaking Key Concepts ego pride spirituality Questions to Reflect On - How to balance confidence and humility? - When does worship become vanity? 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