The learning and knowledge that we have, is, at the most, but little compared to that of which we are ignorant.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The knowledge we have is tiny compared to what we do not know.
- In plain terms
- We know very little compared to what we do not know.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay humble because ignorance is vast.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does knowing more make you feel less knowing?
- What are you unaware of?
Another view
This can discourage confidence in known truths.
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