Alexander Pope Quote - Some people will never learn anything, for this reason, because they understand everything too soon.

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Some people will never learn anything, for this reason, because they understand everything too soon.

"Some people will never learn anything, for this reason, because they understand everything too soon."

— Alexander Pope

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Author: Alexander Pope
Category: Critical
Tags: Critical Education Fools Learning People

Meaning of this quote

Premature certainty prevents further learning.

Key takeaway: Leave room to discover what you missed.

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Attributed author: Alexander Pope

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