So much this.

I’m constantly reminded these days of that Bertrand Russell quote:

“The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.”
Reposted from Peter Tennant, PhD
I've never previously heard anyone describe *themselves* as a polymath.

I've met a handful of genuine polymaths. And the true sign of their genius is their authentic awareness of how little they actually know.

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