Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
SO SocratesPhilosopher · 470–399 BCEWhat this quote means
Wisdom begins with humility about your own ignorance. Admitting how little you truly know keeps you learning rather than pretending.
Context
Athenian philosopher who taught by questioning, and whose ideas survive through his student Plato.
This line is among the quotes by Socrates that readers return to on wisdom — a small, portable reminder to carry into the morning.
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