While Socrates knew that he was not wise at all, the oracle told Chaerephon that no one, at that time, was wiser than Socrates (Aplogia, 21 a). After his investigation, Socrates came to the conclusion that his knowledge of ignorance made him the wisest man in Athien (23b). The similar idea also appeared in ancient Asia; Confucius suggested that “humility is the solid foundation of all virtues” (The Analects). Both of these two philosophies emphasized the value of knowing ignorance. The experience of perplexity is the process of finding ourselves ignorant and this realization of ignorance would push us to pursue the truth. The difference between Socrates and Confucius is that Socrates suggested that “human wisdom is worth little or nothing” (23 b) while Confusius valued the fruit of human wisdom. He is quoted as saying "I have no innate knowledge. I love antiques and seek it [knowledge] assiduously (The Dialogs)." Personally I agree with Confucius, since the value of perplexity pushes us to learn, and I believe that there is nothing shameful in being proud of what we have achieved. Even Socrates took pride in his knowledge of ignorance, so much so that he could comfortably tell others that they are ignorant. Therefore, he could face death without fear, because he knew he was right about people's