Accounts Quote by John Balguy
“Whoever is wise is apt to suspect and be diffident of himself, and upon that account is willing to "hearken unto counsel"; whereas the foolish man, being in proportion to his folly full of himself, and swallowed up in conceit, will seldom take any counsel but his own, and for that very reason, because it is his own.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Essays on Moral Philosophy, 1731
Wise people recognize their limits and seek advice; the foolish trust only themselves and ignore counsel.
In simple terms: Wisdom seeks counsel; folly ignores it.
Key Takeaway
Seek external perspectives.
Themes
humility
wisdom
advice
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
advisory
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- leadership decisions
- conflict resolution
- team collaboration
Key Concepts
self-awareness
ego
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value others' input?
- How does humility affect decision making?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can blind even the intelligent.
