2/21/2026 ~ 1 min read

Four Types of People


There are four types of people you need to know about.

Persian proverb

  • 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.

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Hi, I’m Matthew. I live in Ventura County, and spend my time thinking about systems, software, and how things evolve over time.

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