“A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.”
— William Shakespeare
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The quote means that someone who is not smart often thinks they know everything. On the other hand, a truly smart person understands that there is always more to learn. Imagine a student who just started playing the piano and thinks they are already an expert because they can play a simple song. They may boast and refuse to practice more. In contrast, a professional pianist, who knows much more, keeps practicing every day and feels there is still so much to improve. This shows real wisdom: knowing you don’t know everything and always being willing to learn. We can apply this to our lives by staying humble, always being open to learning new things, and understanding that no matter how much we know, there's always more out there.
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