History & Politics
Epigram XXII. On a proud Fool
Translated by Alexander Brome (1664) · From Songs and Other Poems (1664)
History & Politics
Thou call'st me ignorant; 'tis true; but how,
If I know more then Socrates did know?
He knew one thing, that he did nothing know;
I know two things, that I know nought, nor thou.
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Brome, Alexander. “Epigram XXII. On a proud Fool.” Translated by Alexander Brome. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/brome/187/.
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Brome, Alexander. “Epigram XXII. On a proud Fool.” Translated by Alexander Brome. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/brome/187/.
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