Quote by A. C. (Anthony Clifford) Graylin

Socrates liked to tease his interlocutors by saying that the only thing he knew was that he knew nothing. There is a deep insight in this, for the one thing that is more dangerous than true ignorance is the illusion of knowledge and understanding. Such illusion abounds, and one of the first tasks of philosophy


Socrates liked to tease his interlocutors by saying that the

Summary

is to challenge and dismantle these illusions. Socrates recognized that true wisdom comes from a place of humility and a willingness to question and examine our beliefs. By acknowledging our limitations and the limitations of our knowledge, we open ourselves up to further inquiry and growth. This quote urges us to guard against the arrogance of thinking we have all the answers, and instead embrace the freedom of admitting that we have much more to learn.

By A. C. (Anthony Clifford) Graylin
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