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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.
True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.
True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.
A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.
A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.
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.
I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my powers and read more
I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my powers and dominion.
Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.
Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.
The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.
The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.
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.
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.