--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If you do not know about something, then…" description: "\"If you do not know about something, then say no, dont act as if you know it. Because it can be seen from your eyes. Just be honest with what you are sa..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bc6/reny-15441_honesty_if-you-do-not-know-about-something-then_1015813.jpg" --- # If you do not know about something, then say no, dont act… ![“If you do not know about something, then say no, dont act as if you know it. Because it can be seen from your eyes. Just be honest with what you are saying.” quote by Reny](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bc6/reny-15441_honesty_if-you-do-not-know-about-something-then_1015813.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bc6/reny-15441_honesty_if-you-do-not-know-about-something-then_1015813.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bc6/reny-15441_honesty_if-you-do-not-know-about-something-then_1015813.jpg) > “If you do not know about something, then say no, dont act as if you know it. Because it can be seen from your eyes. Just be honest with what you are saying.” [Reny](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/reny/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Admitting ignorance is honest and prevents false pretenses. **In simple terms:** Honesty about not knowing is vital. Key Takeaway Speak truthfully about knowledge gaps. 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