I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.
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It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, it's what we know that ain't so.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our misconceptions and false beliefs are often more troublesome than our lack of knowledge.
This quote by Will Rogers highlights the critical impact of misinformation and misunderstandings in our lives. It suggests that our reliance on incorrect beliefs can lead to more significant issues than simply lacking knowledge, emphasizing the importance of questioning what we think we know and seeking the truth.
Themes
KnowledgeMisconceptionsTruthWisdomBeliefs
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about common myths, you might say, 'As Will Rogers pointed out, it isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, it's what we think we know that's wrong.'
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