On Knowing

He who knows not
And knows not that
He knows not
Is a fool. Shun him.
He who knows not
And knows that

He knows not 

Can be taught. Teach him. 

He who knows 

And knows not that 

He knows 

Is asleep. Wake him.

He who knows 

And knows that 

He knows 

Is a prophet. Follow him. 

- A Persian apophthegm