medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
>> Let this be a lesson: a little knowledge is a dangerous thing!
>
> A little learning, actually:
>
> A little learning is a dangerous thing;
> Drink deep, or drink not of the Pierian spring.
> Here shallow draughts intoxicate the brain
> And drinking largely sobers us again.
>
> Not that any member of this esteemed list could be accused of taking shallow draughts of learning.
>
> Bill.
Some of us may be more shallow than others --
A little searching some respite may bring,
With google.com for checking on the wing;
Quoted words are helpful, bringing hope --
The source, it seems, was Alexander Pope!
Bob
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