a little knowledge
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If a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, a lot of knowledge is, well, whatever sits beyond dangerous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2024
He hadn’t, but there was one that came easily to mind: Augustus, not because it was a proper cat’s name but because to anyone with a little knowledge of Roman history it fitted.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 30, 2019
Usually those were gut decisions, based on a little knowledge, but at least he listened to people who were very smart and had a lot of experience in government.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2018
As usual, a little knowledge proves to be a dangerous thing, and this investigation concludes, not only with justice belatedly restored, but also with a funeral.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2017
From my studies at Fort Hare, I had a little knowledge of law and I put it to use.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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