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The first step towards knowledge is to know that we are ignorant
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"The first step towards knowledge is to know that we are ignorant"

- Richard Cecil

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This quote by Richard Cecil talks to the significance of recognizing our own ignorance. It recommends that in order to acquire knowledge, we should first acknowledge that we do not know everything. This is a crucial concept, as it encourages us to be open up to discovering and to be modest in our method to knowledge. It likewise suggests that knowledge is something that is acquired over time, instead of something that can be acquired immediately. By recognizing our own ignorance, we can start to take the required steps to gain understanding. This could include reading, researching, and engaging in conversations with others. Ultimately, this quote motivates us to be available to discovering and to acknowledge that knowledge is something that is obtained over time.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Richard Cecil between November 8, 1748 and August 15, 1810. He/she was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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