“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.”
— Confucius
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Understanding true intelligence means recognizing what you don't know. For instance, imagine a skilled doctor. Even though they know a lot about medicine, they understand there are always new diseases, treatments, and information they don’t know yet. This awareness prevents arrogance and keeps them curious and open to learning. In everyday life, this idea helps us stay humble and motivated to learn more, instead of pretending we know everything. By admitting our gaps in knowledge, we're better equipped to seek out information, ask questions, and improve ourselves continuously.
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