New Delhi, June 19 -- A central idea of Socratic philosophy is intellectual humility. Socrates believed that many people falsely assume they know more than they actually do. By admitting his own ignorance, he remained open to questioning, learning and discovering truth. The statement does not mean that people know absolutely nothing; rather, it emphasizes awareness of the limits of one's knowledge. This mindset encourages curiosity, critical thinking, lifelong learning, and a deeper search for wisdom and understanding.

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing," - Socrates

The quote says that true wisdom begins with humility, recognizing personal limitations, remaining open to learning, questioning assumptions and seeking dee...