Adages Quote by Thomas Huxley
“The saying that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing is, to my mind, a very dangerous adage. If knowledge is real and genuine, I do not believe that it is other than a very valuable posession, however infinitesimal its quantity may be. Indeed, if a little knowledge is dangerous, where is a man who has so much as to be out of danger?”
About This Quote
The author argues that the saying “a little knowledge is dangerous” is itself dangerous, asserting that even minimal knowledge is valuable and that true danger lies in ignorance.
In simple terms: Even a little knowledge is valuable; ignorance is truly dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Seek knowledge, however small.
Themes
knowledge
danger
ignorance
Mood
cautious
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- learning
- research
- critical thinking
- public policy
Key Concepts
epistemology
education
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “little knowledge” truly mean?
- How can we responsibly apply limited knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence in minimal knowledge can cause missteps.
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