Men and Knowledge

Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad said:

Men are of four categories

i. A man who knows and knows that he knows: this man is a learned man, so follow him

ii. A man who knows but is not aware that he knows: this is a man asleep so awaken him;

iii. A man who does not know and knows that he does not know; this is a seeker of guidance, so guide him;

iv. A man who does not know and is unaware that he does not know: this is a ignorant man so reject him