Attributes Quote by Michel de Montaigne
“In truth, knowledge is a great and very useful quality; those who despise it give evidence enough of their stupidity. Yet I do not set its value at that extreme measure that some attribute to it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays, Book I, 1580
Knowledge is valuable but not supreme; disdain for it shows ignorance.
In simple terms: Knowledge matters, but not above all.
Key Takeaway
Value knowledge, avoid arrogance.
Themes
knowledge
humility
ignorance
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- debate
- personal growth
Key Concepts
epistemology
pride
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance knowledge with humility?
- What other qualities complement knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on knowledge can ignore other virtues.
