Answers Quote by Socrates
“I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Plato’s Apology, 399 BC
Intelligence is recognized through the awareness of one’s own ignorance.
In simple terms: Knowing you know nothing shows wisdom.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility in learning.
Themes
philosophy
wisdom
self-awareness
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
didactic
When to use this quote
- education
- self‑reflection
- debate
Key Concepts
Socratic method
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you assume you know that you might not?
- How does humility open learning?
A Different Perspective
Admitting ignorance may be socially uncomfortable.
