--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: He who knows not and knows not that he…" description: "\"“He who knows not and knows not that he knows not is an incorrigible fool.”\" — Socrates" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c2/socrates-405_fool_he-who-knows-not-and-knows-not-that-he-k_2942053.jpg" --- # He who knows not and knows not that he knows not is an… ![“He who knows not and knows not that he knows not is an incorrigible fool.” quote by Socrates](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c2/socrates-405_fool_he-who-knows-not-and-knows-not-that-he-k_2942053.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c2/socrates-405_fool_he-who-knows-not-and-knows-not-that-he-k_2942053.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c2/socrates-405_fool_he-who-knows-not-and-knows-not-that-he-k_2942053.jpg) > ““He who knows not and knows not that he knows not is an incorrigible fool.”” [Socrates](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/socrates/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Ignorance of one's own ignorance is a foolish state. **In simple terms:** Know your limits. Key Takeaway Seek self‑awareness. Themes wisdom humility knowledge Mood philosophical instructive Type reflective educational When to use this quote - education - personal growth - leadership training Key Concepts Socratic method metacognition Questions to Reflect On - What do you assume you know? - How can you test that knowledge? 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