Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Most fools think they are only ignorant.

Most fools think they are only ignorant.

Summary

This quote suggests that many fools believe their lack of knowledge or understanding is the extent of their intellectual shortcomings. In other words, they are unaware of their own foolishness and perceive themselves only as being ignorant. It implies that fools underestimate the extent of their foolishness and fail to recognize the depth of their lack of wisdom or insight.

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By Benjamin Franklin

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