This phrase suggests that wisdom comes from recognizing that one can always learn something from others, regardless of their perceived intelligence or status. It emphasizes the importance of humility and openness to new perspectives in gaining knowledge and understanding. Essentially, it highlights the value of being receptive to different viewpoints and ideas.
"A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool". -Shakespeare
This is more or less a shortened form of Proverbs17:28, which states: "Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding." Wise words and I wish we could all heed them more!
a wise man
A Wise Fool - 1921 was released on: USA: 26 June 1921
Not wise just imaginary
Wise, shrewd, sensible are all antonyms of fool
The Wise Man and the Fool - 1916 was released on: USA: 3 February 1916
The wise man speaks because he has something to say - the fool because you always have something to say?
This quote means that someone who is wise can gain insights and knowledge even from simple or foolish questions, while a fool may not benefit from even the most intelligent or wise responses. It highlights the importance of humility and open-mindedness in learning from all kinds of sources.
latin for wise fool
You should never give advice as the wise don't need it and the fool won't heed it. I pity the fool. Everybody plays the fool, sometimes.
This is an Irish proverb.