Perhaps my greatest wisdom is the knowledge that I do not know.

John Steinbeck
About This Quote

We all have that one person that we think is so smart, but when you get to know them they are just another regular person. This quote is perfect for this one because no-one is perfect. We all make mistakes and do things wrong, but we learn from them and try not to repeat them in future.

Source: Travels With Charley: In Search Of America

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