The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance.

Quote by Confucius

Topics: Ignorance Quotes

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the...

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the...

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north...

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north...

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.

To love a thing means wanting it to live.

To love a thing means wanting it to live.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust...

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust...

The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.

The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.

Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

I'm slowly becoming a convert to the principle that you can't motivate people to do...

I'm slowly becoming a convert to the principle that you can't motivate people to do...

The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest...

The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest...