a little knowledge is a dangerous thing

== English == === Etymology === A slight misquotation of Alexander Pope’s a little learning is a dangerous thing. The earliest use dates from a magazine published in 1774. === Proverb === a little knowledge is a dangerous thing A limited understanding of a subject can lead individuals to overestimate their expertise, often resulting in errors or misguided decisions due to false confidence. Synonym: a little learning is a dangerous thing === See also === Dunning-Kruger effect infohazard unknown unknown zeal without knowledge is a runaway horse === References ===