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“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance”

George Bernard Shaw

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Sometimes, thinking you know something when you actually don't can cause more problems than just not knowing at all. Imagine you need to fix a car, and you think you know how to do it because you watched a few videos. But when you try, you make things worse because you didn't really understand what you were doing. Now the car is even more broken, and you might have spent more money on repairs than needed. On the other hand, if you had admitted that you didn't know how to fix the car and asked for help from a professional, the problem could have been solved correctly and quickly. In life, it’s important to recognize when you don’t fully understand something and seek proper knowledge or help instead of relying on incorrect assumptions. This approach can prevent many avoidable mistakes and lead to better decisions.

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Awareness Caution Critical thinking Ignorance Insight Knowledge Learning Self-awareness Truth Wisdom
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