What Is True Wisdom? Lessons from Ancient Philosophers

Socrates:
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”

Aristotle:
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”

Plato:
“Wisdom begins in wonder.”

Confucius:
“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.”

Marcus Aurelius:
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”

Lao Tzu:
“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.”

Epictetus:
“It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.”