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Plato Quote on Wisdom and Ignorance

„I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.“

PlatoPlato explains that true wisdom consists in recognizing that one knows nothing.
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Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher and student of Socrates, known for his works on philosophy, ethics, and political theory.

This quote by Plato expresses the insight that true wisdom lies in the awareness of one’s own ignorance.


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Plato (c. 427 BC–347 BC) was a prominent Greek philosopher and founder of the Academy in Athens. His writings have profoundly influenced Western philosophy, science, and politics. He was a student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle.

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