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There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action.
There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action.
The learned man knows that he is ignorant.
The learned man knows that he is ignorant.
It is not ignorance but knowledge which is the mother of wonder.
It is not ignorance but knowledge which is the mother of wonder.
When ignorance gets started it knows no bounds
When ignorance gets started it knows no bounds
All our ignorance brings us closer to death.
All our ignorance brings us closer to death.
Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.
Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Ignorance, madam, pure ignorance.
Ignorance, madam, pure ignorance.
Often the cock-loft is empty, in those whom nature hath built
many stories high.
Often the cock-loft is empty, in those whom nature hath built
many stories high.