Better Quote by Keith Duckworth
“It is better to be un-informed than ill-informed.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Safety Forum, 1995
Being uninformed is preferable to holding false beliefs, as misinformation can cause greater harm than ignorance.
In simple terms: Better to know nothing than to know wrong.
Key Takeaway
Seek accurate information.
Themes
knowledge
misinformation
decision making
Mood
cautious
analytical
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- media consumption
- personal research
Key Concepts
critical thinking
information literacy
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps do you take to verify facts?
- When might ignorance be safer than misinformation?
A Different Perspective
Finding information can be costly or unavailable.
