Quote by Lord (George Gordon) Byron

If I am fool, it is, at least, a doubting one; and I envy no one the certainty of his self-approved wisdom.

If I am fool, it is, at least, a doubting one; and I envy no

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This quote suggests that the speaker, despite being considered a fool, takes pride in their skepticism. They imply that they do not envy those who boast about their self-proclaimed wisdom because such certainty often lacks introspection and critical thinking. The speaker values the ability to question and doubt assumptions, highlighting the limitations of blind acceptance and emphasizing the importance of intellectual humility.

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