Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes

A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.

The only thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance.

The man who feels himself ignorant should, at least, be modest.

He who lives without folly isn't so wise as he thinks.

The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.

I'm not the dumbest guy that ever lived.

The greatest wisdom is to realize one's lack of it.

Arrogance diminishes wisdom.

Many person might have achieved wisdom had they not supposed that they already possessed it.

Pride comes from not knowing yourself and the world. The older you grow, and the more you see, the less reason you will find for being proud. Ignorance and inexperience are the pedestal of pride; once the pedestal is removed - pride will soon come down.

The light of the understanding, humility kindleth and pride covereth.

Whoe'er imagines prudence all his own, Or deems that he hath powers to speak and judge Such as none other hath, when they are known, They are found shallow.

To know you are ignorant is the beginning of wisdom.

To admit ignorance is to exhibit wisdom.

Fear and realisation of ignorance, strong medicines against stupid pride.

The biggest fool is the one who thinks he knows it all.

I am not ashamed to confess that I am ignorant of what I do not know.

To be proud of learning is the greatest ignorance.

I have thousands of opinions still - but that is down from millions - and, as always, I know nothing.

I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.

To know yet to think that one does not know is best; Not to know yet to think that one knows will lead to difficulty.

The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself a fool.

The learned man knows that he is ignorant.