True ignorance is not the absence of knowledge, but the refusal to acquire it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True ignorance comes from refusing to learn, not just from lacking information.
- In plain terms
- Not knowing things is normal, but refusing to learn is true ignorance.
- What can you take from it?
- Be willing to learn to avoid true ignorance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you open to learning?
- What stops you from learning?
Another view
Access to learning is not always available.
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