Socrates — "I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing."
I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.
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Often cited as a summary of Socratic wisdom, though the exact phrasing varies in ancient texts.
Date: c. 399 BCE (approximate)
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