Guessing is no match for knowing.

What it means

An assumption feels like knowledge until it fails you. Check, ask and find out. Knowing is worth the extra effort.

The source

"Guessing is no match for knowing." This Finnish proverb is recorded in Lönnrot, Suomalaisia sananlaskuja (Mehiläinen 1836-37; ed. 1892), no. 12. Translated from the original Finnish by Spartan Surfers.

"Ei luulo ole tiedon vertainen."

Original Finnish, Lönnrot, Suomalaisia sananlaskuja (Mehiläinen 1836-37; ed. 1892), no. 12. Text read at gutenberg.org.

Who said it

Proverbs of the world (Every age). Sayings from the Latin, Greek, Norse, Japanese, Chinese and more, each traced to an old source in its own language.

Questions

What does "Guessing is no match for knowing." mean?

An assumption feels like knowledge until it fails you. Check, ask and find out. Knowing is worth the extra effort.

Who said "Guessing is no match for knowing."?

Finnish proverb. Source: Lönnrot, Suomalaisia sananlaskuja (Mehiläinen 1836-37; ed. 1892), no. 12.

What is the original Finnish?

Ei luulo ole tiedon vertainen. Translated from the original Finnish by Spartan Surfers.

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"Guessing is no match for knowing." (Finnish proverb, Lönnrot, Suomalaisia sananlaskuja (Mehiläinen 1836-37; ed. 1892), no. 12, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/guessing-is-no-match-for-knowing