Qui vit sans folie n'est pas si sage qu'il croit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person who claims to live without foolishness is often less wise than they think.
- In plain terms
- Thinking you are perfect makes you less wise.
- What can you take from it?
- Humility is a sign of true wisdom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last admit a mistake?
- Are you judging others too harshly?
Another view
Some people do live very consistently without major errors.
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