Socrates Quote: Why Not Knowing Is No Shame

Socrates was a Greek philosopher of classical Athens who is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy.

This quote reminds us that ignorance is not a weakness, only the refusal to learn truly limits us.

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Socrates (c. 470 BC – 399 BC) was an influential ancient Greek philosopher known for his Socratic method of questioning and ethical ideas. He left no writings himself, but his thoughts were passed on by students such as Plato.

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