Unwise Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on humility, 1930
Overconfidence in wisdom is risky; humility reminds us even the strong can falter and the wise can err.
In simple terms: Stay humble, even when knowledgeable.
Practice humility and stay open to learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- making decisions
- teaching
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you overestimated your knowledge?
- How can you foster humility in others?
Humility may be perceived as weakness in competitive environments.