Meaning of the word "it is better to be without a book than to believe a book entirely" in English
What does "it is better to be without a book than to believe a book entirely" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
it is better to be without a book than to believe a book entirely
US /ɪt ɪz ˈbɛtər tu bi wɪˈðaʊt ə bʊk ðæn tu bɪˈliv ə bʊk ɪnˈtaɪərli/
UK /ɪt ɪz ˈbɛtə tu bi wɪˈðaʊt ə bʊk ðæn tu bɪˈliːv ə bʊk ɪnˈtaɪəli/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that it is better to have no information at all than to accept everything you read without critical thinking or skepticism
Example:
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Always verify your sources; remember, it is better to be without a book than to believe a book entirely.
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He questioned the historical account, knowing that it is better to be without a book than to believe a book entirely.