"I know that I know nothing"

"I know that I know nothing" - a thought traditionally attributed to Socrates that stands for wisdom, humility, and the awareness that there is always something to learn.

Only with our politicians, it seems, does such a dilemma not exist. For them, almost everything is known in advance, every decision is "the best," every policy is "flawless," and criticism is most often experienced as an attack rather than an opportunity to improve.

If they had even a little of Socrates' humility, perhaps they would listen to citizens more often, and convince themselves that they are always right less often.

True wisdom isn't thinking you know everything, but being aware that there is always something to learn.

Wisdom is knowing that every person is the greatest expert in their own field. The doctor in medicine, the engineer in technology, the teacher in education, the farmer in the field, the entrepreneur in business, the scientist in research...

No one person can be a top expert in everything. That is why the greatest wisdom is not having all the answers, but listening to those who truly know.

That is the only way good decisions are made. Everything else is confidence without backing.