He who knows most, knows best how little he knows.

Thomas Jefferson

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Topic

Intellectual humility

Author

Thomas Jefferson

Statement Type

Paradox

Language

English

Time

1812 1810s 19th century

Occupation

Founding Father American President National leader Politician

From

United States

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Citation

Jefferson, Thomas. Thomas Jefferson’s Batture Pamphlet. 25 Feb. 1812.

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Medium
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English
Time
1791 1790s 18th century
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Jefferson, Thomas. Letter to Archibald Stuart. 23 Dec. 1791.

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Time
1816 1810s 19th century
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Citation

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Author

William Shakespeare
Genre
History (play)
Statement Type
Paradox
Language
English
Time
1595 1590s 16th century
Era
European Renaissance
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Shakespeare, William. Richard II. 9 Dec. 1595, The house of Edward Hoby, Westminster, London, England, UK, act 1, sc. 3.

Current Citation

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