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it is mentioned in Alexander pope works and refers to a place in macedidonia.
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The Pierian Spring is a metaphorical term for a source of knowledge or inspiration, derived from Greek mythology. It was believed to be a spring in Pieria, Macedonia, which was sacred to the Muses and said to impart wisdom and poetic inspiration to those who drank from it.
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Who said A little learning is a dangerous thing drink deep or taste not the Pierian spring?
The quote "A little learning is a dangerous thing; drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring" is from Alexander Pope's poem "An Essay on Criticism." It warns against the dangers of superficial knowledge and encourages seeking deep understanding instead. The Pierian spring refers to a source of knowledge in ancient Greek mythology.
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