Humility Quote by Laozi
“Knowing that we don't know it's humility; thinking that we know what we don't know, is sickness.”
About This Quote
Source Ancient Text: Tao Te Ching, c. 400 BC
True humility recognizes ignorance; false confidence in unknown knowledge is folly.
In simple terms: Admit what you don’t know.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility.
Themes
humility
wisdom
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- leadership
- teaching
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
knowledge limits
intellectual honesty
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you assume you know?
- How can you practice honest self‑evaluation?
A Different Perspective
Pride can mask humility, making self‑assessment hard.
