Quote by Lord (George Gordon) Byron

With just enough of learning to misquote.

With just enough of learning to misquote.

Summary

This quote suggests that sometimes people tend to acquire a superficial understanding of a subject, often through limited exposure or incomplete knowledge. Due to this lack of comprehensive understanding, they may misinterpret or misquote information, making mistakes or sharing inaccurate facts. It highlights the danger of having only a shallow grasp of a topic, as it can lead to spreading misinformation and misunderstanding.

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Learning

By Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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