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Confidence Quote by Plato

“Those who have knowledge are more confident than those who have no knowledge, and they are more confident after they have learned than before.” quote by Plato
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“Those who have knowledge are more confident than those who have no knowledge, and they are more confident after they have learned than before.”

Plato

About This Quote

Source Dialogue: Theaetetus, 369 BC

Knowledge builds confidence; learning reinforces self-assurance, unlike ignorance which breeds doubt.

In simple terms: Learning boosts confidence.

Key Takeaway

Seek knowledge.

Themes

knowledge confidence learning

Mood

inquisitive motivational

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • career development
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

epistemology self-improvement

Questions to Reflect On

  • What knowledge do you need now?
  • How does learning change your self-view?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence can lead to arrogance.

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