--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I am not learned, but I have as good…" description: "\"I am not learned, but I have as good feelings as any man.\" — Joseph Smith, Jr" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b37/joseph-smith-jr-1647_feelings_i-am-not-learned-but-i-have-as-good-feel_2510181.png" --- # I am not learned, but I have as good feelings as any man. ![“I am not learned, but I have as good feelings as any man.” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b37/joseph-smith-jr-1647_feelings_i-am-not-learned-but-i-have-as-good-feel_2510181.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b37/joseph-smith-jr-1647_feelings_i-am-not-learned-but-i-have-as-good-feel_2510181.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b37/joseph-smith-jr-1647_feelings_i-am-not-learned-but-i-have-as-good-feel_2510181.png) > “I am not learned, but I have as good feelings as any man.” [Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joseph-smith-jr/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Humility in knowledge, yet confidence in one's intuitive sense. **In simple terms:** Not educated, but feeling confident. Key Takeaway Trust your instincts while acknowledging limits. Themes humility self‑confidence faith Mood thoughtful spiritual Type religious philosophical When to use this quote - daily decision making - spiritual practice - leadership Key Concepts Epistemic humility intuition Questions to Reflect On - When should you seek formal learning over intuition? - How can humility improve decision quality? A Different Perspective Relying solely on feeling may lead to errors. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Feelings](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/feelings/) [Good Feelings](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/good-feelings/) [Learning](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/learning/) ## Related quotes > [I learned that there is good in this world, if you look hard enough for it. 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