Quote by Nicholas Boileau

The wisest man is he who does not fancy that he is so at all.


The wisest man is he who does not fancy that he is so at all

Summary

This quote implies that true wisdom is not measured by one's belief in their own wisdom. The wisest person is humble, recognizing that there is always more to learn and no one possesses all the answers. They do not have an inflated sense of their own knowledge or intellect. Instead, they approach life with an open mind, constantly seeking knowledge and remaining receptive to new ideas and perspectives. It suggests that arrogance and an exaggerated sense of wisdom hinder one's growth and inhibit the pursuit of true knowledge.

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Wisdom
By Nicholas Boileau
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