I will follow my logic, no matter where it goes, after it has consulted with my heart. If you ever come to a conclusion without calling the heart in, you will come to a bad conclusion.
Robert Green IngersollRead
The more a man knows, the more willing he is to learn-the less a man knows, the more positive he is that he knows everything.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Knowledge leads to humility, while ignorance fosters arrogance.
This quote emphasizes the relationship between knowledge and one's willingness to learn. It suggests that as individuals gain more knowledge, they become more aware of how much there is still to learn, leading to a humble approach to understanding. Conversely, those with little knowledge often exhibit overconfidence in their beliefs, wrongly assuming they know all there is to know.
Themes
KnowledgeHumilityLearningIgnoranceWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a classroom discussion about the importance of lifelong learning, this quote can emphasize the value of staying humble and open-minded.
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