#philosophy #epistemology #knowledge # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought # Do not argue with the fool Do you argue with a rock? Why would you then argue with a fool, everything he knows, he acquired through the [[Noise|noise]] of society without any [[Skepticism|skepticism]], and he is so sure of himself. Listen and say nothing, silence is the best answer. >Let silence be your general rule; or say only what is necessary and in few words >~ [[Epictetus]] [[Via Negativa|Less is more]]