Strange, it works here. What version are you using:
test=> create table xx as select * from pg_class where 1=0;
SELECT
test=> insert into xx select * from pg_class limit 1;
INSERT 16869 1
test=> select * from pg_class;
(1 row)
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> Guillaume Lafarge ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) reports a bug with a severity of 3
> The lower the number the more severe it is.
>
> Short Description
> LIMIT clause bugs with insert...select
>
> Long Description
> The LIMIT clause is not working with SELECT command if SELECT is part of INSERT
>command.
>
> Sample Code
> insert into table1 select * from table2 limit 20;
>
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