The wise man should not be ashamed to confess that he does not know what he does not know.
Jewish philosopher
Medical Aphorisms (often cited, but direct source hard to pinpoint definitively)
c. 1187
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"The following three classes are called 'apiḳoresim': (1) he who says there was no prophecy nor was there any wisdom that came from God and which was attained by the heart of man; (2) he who denies the…"
Shocking"The greatest good that can befall man is to be free from all desires, and to be engaged in the acquisition of knowledge."
Controversial"It is not proper to teach the Oral Law except to a single individual, and then only if he is a wise and understanding man."
Controversial"The risk of a wrong decision is preferable to the terror of indecision."
Strange & Unusual"There is no intermediary between God and man."
Controversial