Quote by Victor Hugo

The learned man knows that he is ignorant.

The learned man knows that he is ignorant.

Summary

This quote implies that a truly knowledgeable person is aware of their own limitations and recognizes the vastness of knowledge yet to be acquired. Instead of feeling superior or overconfident about their knowledge, they humbly acknowledge the vast expanse of the unknown. This quote emphasizes the importance of humility in the pursuit of knowledge and suggests that possessing true wisdom involves accepting one's own ignorance. It encourages a constant thirst for learning and growth, acknowledging that the more one learns, the more they realize there is still so much more to discover.

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