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Comes from Shakespeare meaning wise men know they are fools or are smart enough to recognize knowledge is so vast

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When can you say you are a wise man?

"A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool". -Shakespeare


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What is the meaning of this Shakespeare quote A fool thinks himself to be wise but a wise man knows himself to be a fool?

Touchstone in As You Like It says that it is an old saying, "'The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool." The meaning is that everyone is pretty foolish, and only someone who is extremely foolish thinks otherwise. A similar saying is attributed to the philosopher Socrates.


Is it wise to be a drug dealer?

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Who was known as 'wise fool?

The wise fool is a character archetype found in literature and theater, such as the court jester or Shakespeare's character of Touchstone in "As You Like It." They often use humor and wit to offer wisdom and insight to the other characters, playing the role of the fool to communicate truths that others may overlook.