Quote by G. K. Chesterton

The doctrine of human equality reposes on this: that there is no man really clever who has not found that he is stupid.

The doctrine of human equality reposes on this: that there i

Summary

This quote suggests that the notion of human equality is rooted in the recognition that even the most intelligent individuals eventually realize their own limitations and shortcomings. It implies that acknowledging one's own inadequacies is a common trait among genuinely intelligent people. In this context, human equality is based on the shared experience of self-awareness and humbleness, emphasizing that no one is inherently superior or inferior to another, as all individuals have their own areas of ignorance and growth.

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By G. K. Chesterton

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