We are all fools when one wise man appears.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The presence of one wise person can make everyone else seem foolish by comparison.
- In plain terms
- When a wise man shows up, everyone else looks silly.
- What can you take from it?
- Wisdom highlights the ignorance of others by contrast.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does wisdom make others feel small?
- How do we honor wisdom without shame?
Another view
It overlooks that wisdom does not negate other forms of knowledge.
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