Where does this quote come from: "He who knows, and knows he knows....?

Question

He who knows, and knows he knows is a leader, follow him.

He who knows not, and knows he knows not is teachable, teach him.

He who knows, and knows not he knows is asleep, awaken him.

He who knows not, and knows not he knows not is a fool, kick him.

Answer 1

According to this page, it, or its variations, can be attributed to one of:

1) Confucius

2) Sir Richard Burton

3) Persian apothegm, Sanskrit Saying

4) an Anonymous Arabic Proverb.

http://www.xenodochy.org/ex/quotes/knows...

In answer to your question, then, please put me down as one who knows not, and knows he knows not.

Answer 2

Yeah, I know.