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The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.
The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.
The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but read more
The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.
True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.
True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.
The true delight is in the finding out rather than in the knowing.
The true delight is in the finding out rather than in the knowing.
Knowledge is invariably a matter of degree: you cannot put your finger upon even the simplest datum and say this read more
Knowledge is invariably a matter of degree: you cannot put your finger upon even the simplest datum and say this we know.
Knowledge cannot replace friendship, I’d rather be an idiot than lose you.
Knowledge cannot replace friendship, I’d rather be an idiot than lose you.
Every great advance in natural knowledge has involved the absolute rejection of authority.
Every great advance in natural knowledge has involved the absolute rejection of authority.
Suppose that we are wise enough to learn and know - and yet not wise enough to control our learning read more
Suppose that we are wise enough to learn and know - and yet not wise enough to control our learning and knowledge, so that we use it to destroy ourselves? Even if that is so, knowledge remains better than ignorance.
It is better to know nothing than to know what ain't so.
It is better to know nothing than to know what ain't so.