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“Wisest is he who knows what he does not know.” quote by Plato
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“Wisest is he who knows what he does not know.”

Plato

About This Quote

Source Dialogue: Theaetetus, 369 BC

True wisdom is recognizing the limits of one's knowledge.

In simple terms: Wisdom is knowing what you don’t know.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge your ignorance.

Themes

wisdom humility knowledge

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • leadership
  • decision making

Key Concepts

epistemology self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you assume you know?
  • How can you test your assumptions?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence can blind insight.

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