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“Knowing what Thou knowest not Is in a sense Omniscience.” quote by Piet Hein
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““Knowing what Thou knowest not Is in a sense Omniscience.””

Piet Hein

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Omniscience” from “Grooks”, 1962

True wisdom includes recognizing the limits of one's knowledge, hinting at humility.

In simple terms: Knowing what you don’t know is wise.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility about knowledge.

Themes

philosophy humility knowledge wisdom

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • education
  • leadership
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

epistemology self‑awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you assume you know?
  • How does uncertainty guide learning?
A Different Perspective

Can lead to indecision if over‑cautious.

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