Quote by Leo Tolstoy

The only thing that we know is that we know nothing and that is the highest flight of human wisdom.

The only thing that we know is that we know nothing and that

Summary

This quote speaks to the idea of humility and the recognition of the limits of human knowledge. It suggests that acknowledging our own ignorance is the greatest form of wisdom we can attain. By admitting that there is so much we don't know, we open ourselves up to continuous learning and growth, as well as being more receptive to different perspectives and ideas. It highlights the importance of intellectual humility and the avoidance of arrogance or false certainty.

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Wisdom

By Leo Tolstoy

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