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.

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.

Ignorance, madam, pure ignorance.

Ignorance, madam, pure ignorance.

A man may live long, and die at last in ignorance of many truths,
which his mind was capable read more

A man may live long, and die at last in ignorance of many truths,
which his mind was capable of knowing, and that with certainty.

The recipe for perpetual ignorance is: Be satisfied with your opinions and content with your knowledge.

The recipe for perpetual ignorance is: Be satisfied with your opinions and content with your knowledge.

I am not ashamed to confess that I am ignorant of what I do not
know.
[Lat., Non read more

I am not ashamed to confess that I am ignorant of what I do not
know.
[Lat., Non me pudet fateri nescire quod nesciam.]

Ignorance is the night of the mind, a night without moon or star

Ignorance is the night of the mind, a night without moon or star

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

Ignorance never settles a question.

Ignorance never settles a question.