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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.

The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.

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.