Fools, they do not even know how much more is the half than the whole.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fools are ignorant of basic logic, failing to realize that a part is always smaller than the whole.
- In plain terms
- Ignorant people do not understand simple math or logic.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize your own lack of knowledge before judging others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What basic facts have I overlooked?
- Am I acting like a fool today?
Another view
Sometimes experts overlook simple truths while searching for complex ones.
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