"if you believe everything you read, better not to read" meaning in All languages combined

See if you believe everything you read, better not to read on Wiktionary

Proverb [English]

Head templates: {{en-proverb}} if you believe everything you read, better not to read
  1. One should not always believe or rely on the factual accuracy of printed matter. Related terms: DBEYR, caveat lector, take with a grain of salt
    Sense id: en-if_you_believe_everything_you_read,_better_not_to_read-en-proverb-KFy2rQx3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry
     
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