#Socratic Ignorance

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The only thing that we know is that we know nothing, and that is the highest flight of human wisdom. — Leo Tolstoy

Embracing Ignorance as the Pinnacle of Wisdom

Leo Tolstoy’s reflection, that knowing our ignorance is humanity’s greatest wisdom, presents a profound paradox. Rather than lauding the accumulation of facts, Tolstoy elevates self-awareness and humility as the ultimate...

Created on: 6/29/2025