Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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The learning and knowledge that we have, is, at the most, but little compared with that of which we are ignorant.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our understanding is minimal compared to what we don't know.
Plato's quote emphasizes the vastness of knowledge and the limitations of human understanding. It serves as a reminder that, despite our current learning, a much greater realm of unknown exists, urging us to remain humble and inquisitive in our pursuit of wisdom.
Themes
KnowledgeLearningIgnoranceWisdomUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a classroom setting, a teacher could use this quote to inspire students to embrace lifelong learning.
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