Quote by Charles Dickens

a smattering of everything, and a knowledge of nothing

a smattering of everything, and a knowledge of nothing

Summary

This quote implies that having a superficial understanding or limited knowledge about several topics or areas of expertise does not equate to having a deep or meaningful understanding of any one subject. It suggests that being well-rounded in a variety of areas without specialized knowledge or in-depth understanding leads to a lack of true expertise or wisdom.

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Knowledge

By Charles Dickens

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