"Examinations are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer"
- Charles Caleb Colton
About this Quote
This quote by Charles Caleb Colton talks to the difficulty of assessments, even for those who are well prepared. It recommends that no matter how much one research studies and prepares, there is always the possibility of being asked a concern that is difficult to respond to. This is because the best fool may ask a question that is so complicated or challenging that even the best male can not address it. This quote acts as a reminder that evaluations can be daunting, which no matter how much one prepares, there is always the possibility of being asked a concern that is beyond one's knowledge. It is a reminder to remain simple and to not overstate one's own abilities.
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