It's not what you don't know that hurts you. It's what you know that just ain't so.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- False beliefs cause more harm than a lack of knowledge.
- In plain terms
- Being wrong hurts more than not knowing.
- What can you take from it?
- Untrue assumptions lead to mistakes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What false belief did you hold?
- How do you verify truths?
Another view
Ignorance can also lead to significant harm.
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