Quote by Socrates

Well I am certainly wiser than this man. It is only too likely that neither of us has any knowledge to boast of; but he thinks that he knows something which he does not know, whereas I am quite conscious of my ignorance. At any rate it seems that I am wiser than he is to this small extent, that I do not think that I know what I do not know.

Well I am certainly wiser than this man. It is only too like

Summary

The quote, commonly attributed to Socrates, emphasizes the concept of true wisdom lying in the recognition of one's own ignorance. Socrates acknowledges that while he may not possess any remarkable knowledge, he is wiser than others who falsely believe they hold wisdom. The quote encourages humility and reminds us that being aware of our lack of knowledge is a crucial step towards genuine wisdom.

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