Who said "What do I know?"?

Montaigne (1533–1592). Source: Essays 2.12 (Apology for Raymond Sebond).

What is the original French?

Que sçay-ie?. Translated from the original French by Spartan Surfers.

Is "What do I know?" on a shirt?

Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Que sçay-ie?

What do I know?

Montaigne, Essays 2.12 (Apology for Raymond Sebond)

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What it means

Montaigne had this question engraved on a medal with a balanced scale. It is the motto of honest doubt. Hold your opinions with an open hand.

The source

"What do I know?" Montaigne said it in Essays 2.12 (Apology for Raymond Sebond). Translated from the original French by Spartan Surfers.

"Que sçay-ie?"

Original French, Essays 2.12 (Apology for Raymond Sebond). Text read at gutenberg.org.

Who said it

Montaigne (1533–1592). French magistrate who retired to his tower library and invented the essay. His motto was a question: What do I know?

Questions

What does "What do I know?" mean?: Montaigne had this question engraved on a medal with a balanced scale. It is the motto of honest doubt. Hold your opinions with an open hand.
Who said "What do I know?"?: Montaigne (1533–1592). Source: Essays 2.12 (Apology for Raymond Sebond).
What is the original French?: Que sçay-ie?. Translated from the original French by Spartan Surfers.
Is "What do I know?" on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"What do I know?" (Montaigne, Essays 2.12 (Apology for Raymond Sebond), translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/what-do-i-know