Quote by George Bernard Shaw

A little learning is a dangerous thing, but we must take that risk because a little is as much as our biggest heads can hold.

A little learning is a dangerous thing, but we must take tha

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This quote reminds us that while having some knowledge is important, relying solely on a small amount of knowledge can be detrimental. However, it suggests that it is important to take that risk and acquire knowledge, even if it is limited, as it is the maximum our minds can handle. It prompts us to continually seek knowledge and acknowledge the limitations of our understanding, understanding that having some knowledge is better than having none at all.

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