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When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - th
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"When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge"

- Confucius

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This quote by Confucius speaks to the relevance of understanding and understanding. It recommends that knowledge is not nearly what we know, yet likewise concerning what we do not understand. To absolutely have expertise, we must know both our strengths and also our weaknesses. We need to be truthful with ourselves and also approve that there are some things we don't understand. This quote encourages us to be humble and to recognize that we do not have all the solutions. It also encourages us to be open to discovering and to be going to admit when we don't know something. By doing this, we can gain a much better understanding of the world around us and come to be more knowledgeable. This quote is a reminder that expertise is not just about what we understand, however additionally regarding what we do not recognize. It urges us to be straightforward with ourselves as well as to be open to finding out.

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Confucius This quote is written / told by Confucius between 551 BC and 479 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from China. The author also have 65 other quotes.

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