Zeal without knowledge is fire without light.

Meaning: Passionate effort without understanding produces only destruction and confusion, never progress.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

More proverbs about Challenge

• Angry men seldom want woe. — Anger blinds men to consequences, so they pursue destructive paths without recognizing im…
• Boys will be boys. — Youthful mischief and rowdiness stem from natural masculine energy rather than moral fail…
• Care will kill a cat. — Excessive worry and stress can damage even the strongest constitution irreparably.
• Crooked logs make straight fires. — Imperfect materials can still serve their purpose effectively when properly arranged and…
• Cruelty is a devil's delight. — Inflicting pain on others reveals and feeds one's capacity for evil rather than humanity.
• Give the devil his due. — Acknowledge even your adversary's legitimate accomplishments or valid points, regardless…

← Back to Proverbs

Loading the full interactive collection…