Quote by Artemus Ward (writer)

It ain't so much the things we don't know that get us in trouble. It's the things we know that ain't so.

It ain't so much the things we don't know that get us in tro

Summary

This quote suggests that the real danger lies in believing things to be true even when they are not. It implies that misinformation or false beliefs can have more negative consequences than being ignorant. It highlights the importance of critical thinking and the need to verify the accuracy of what we think we know to avoid making misguided decisions or judgments that can lead to trouble.

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By Artemus Ward (writer)

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