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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing
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"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing"

- Socrates

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This quote by Socrates is a reminder that no matter just how much understanding we obtain, there is constantly more to find out. It is a tip to stay simple and open-minded, and to recognize that we can never ever genuinely know whatever. It is a tip to be curious and to never ever stop finding out. It is likewise a suggestion to be familiar with our own restrictions and to not be too proud to confess when we don't understand something. Socrates' quote is a tip that real knowledge is not in knowing everything, however in understanding that we know nothing. It is a pointer to be simple and to acknowledge that we can never ever genuinely understand everything. It is a tip to remain curious and to never stop discovering. It is likewise a pointer to be familiar with our own limitations and to not be too proud to admit when we don't understand something. Eventually, this quote is a pointer to stay modest and to recognize that knowledge is limitless which we can never truly understand everything.

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Socrates This quote is written / told by Socrates between 469 BC and 399 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Greece. The author also have 42 other quotes.

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