Education Quotes
To know that you do not know is the best.
"To know that you do not know is the best."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
Recognizing ignorance can be more valuable than pretending to know. The principle treats humility as necessary for sound understanding.
Key takeaway:
Be clear about what you know and what remains uncertain.
Origin of the quote
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 71, English wording found in the Beck and Chan versions.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe comparative translation reference includes this exact opening. Several translators use closely matching wording; do not assert a unique translator from this line alone.
