Knowing


A person who knows not
And knows not that they know not
Is foolish - disregard them

A person who knows not
And knows that they know not
Is simple - teach them

A person who knows not
And believes that they know
Is dangerous - avoid them

A person who knows
And knows not that they know
Is asleep - awaken them

A person who knows
And knows that they know
Is wise - follow them

(Al Khalil b. Ahmad)