Cleverness Quote by Plato
“Ignorance of all things is an evil neither terrible nor excessive, nor yet the greatest of all; but great cleverness and much learning, if they be accompanied by a bad training, are a much greater misfortune.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: The Republic, Book VII, 380 BC
Knowledge without moral guidance can be more harmful than ignorance.
In simple terms: Learning without virtue is dangerous.
Pair education with ethical training.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teaching
- curriculum design
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure knowledge serves good?
- What role does virtue play in learning?
Intellectual arrogance can lead to misfortune.