All things Quote by Michel de Montaigne
“A learned man is not learned in all things; but a sufficient man is sufficient throughout, even to ignorance itself.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Essais", 1580
A truly learned person knows everything; a sufficient person is content even with ignorance.
In simple terms: Being sufficient means accepting ignorance.
Value contentment over exhaustive knowledge.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- self‑improvement
- leadership
- decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it enough to know?
- How does humility aid growth?
May discourage pursuit of deeper learning.