Someone who falsely assumes that he is a medical expert, though, will behave in a confused manner due to his intellectual conceit. He will contradict himself and may even make dangerous mistakes. If such conceit leads him to advise others, whether in private life or in the Assembly, his ignorance will endanger not only himself but his friends, and perhaps even the entire state.” Alcibiades stared down at his hands, deeply concerned by this remark. “Someone who believes he knows what he does not know will therefore become confused and make errors,” said Socrates, “and those who are confused
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