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 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.

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.

True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.

True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.

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.

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.

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 is of no value unless you put it into practice.

Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.

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.