Quote by African Proverb

He who does not know one thing knows another

He who does not know one thing knows another

Summary

This quote suggests that people may have different areas of knowledge or expertise. While they may lack knowledge in one particular area, they possess understanding or competence in something else. It highlights the idea that everyone has unique strengths and weaknesses when it comes to knowledge acquisition, implying that intelligence and competencies can manifest in various forms. The quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing different areas of expertise rather than diminishing someone's intelligence solely based on what they do not know.

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Knowledge

By African Proverb

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