A little learning is a dangerous thing
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Superficial knowledge can lead to harmful mistakes.
- In plain terms
- Knowing a little can be risky.
- What can you take from it?
- Partial knowledge invites overconfidence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where have you learned just enough?
- What could go wrong?
Another view
Even little knowledge can start progress.
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