--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's not what we don't know that hurts…" description: "\"“It's not what we don't know that hurts. It's what we know that ain't so.”\" — Will Rogers" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c6/will-rogers-272_hurts_it-s-not-what-we-don-t-know-that-hurts-i_2671941.jpg" --- # It's not what we don't know that hurts. It's what we know… ![“It's not what we don't know that hurts. It's what we know that ain't so.” quote by Will Rogers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c6/will-rogers-272_hurts_it-s-not-what-we-don-t-know-that-hurts-i_2671941.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c6/will-rogers-272_hurts_it-s-not-what-we-don-t-know-that-hurts-i_2671941.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c6/will-rogers-272_hurts_it-s-not-what-we-don-t-know-that-hurts-i_2671941.jpg) > ““It's not what we don't know that hurts. It's what we know that ain't so.”” [Will Rogers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/will-rogers/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Points out that false beliefs are more harmful than unknowns, urging scrutiny of accepted “truths.” **In simple terms:** Wrong beliefs hurt more than ignorance. Key Takeaway Question what you think you know. Themes knowledge belief critical thinking Mood skeptical inquisitive Type analytical philosophical When to use this quote - education - debate - personal growth Key Concepts false assumptions cognitive bias Questions to Reflect On - What beliefs have you questioned? - How do you verify information? 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