By ignorance we mistake, and by mistakes we learn

By ignorance we mistake, and by mistakes we learn

Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.

Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.

There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance

There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance

If ignorance is bliss, there should be more happy people.

If ignorance is bliss, there should be more happy people.

Through ignorance of what is good and what is bad, the life of
men is greatly perplexed.
[Lat., read more

Through ignorance of what is good and what is bad, the life of
men is greatly perplexed.
[Lat., Ignoratione rerum bonarum et malarum maxime hominum vita
vexatur.]

There are many things of which a wise man might wish to be ignorant

There are many things of which a wise man might wish to be ignorant

The living man who does not learn, is dark, dark, like one
walking in the night.

The living man who does not learn, is dark, dark, like one
walking in the night.

The evil that is in the world almost always comes of ignorance, and good intentions may do as much harm read more

The evil that is in the world almost always comes of ignorance, and good intentions may do as much harm as malevolence if they lack understanding.

The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance.

The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance.