Top Knowledge Quotes

Be free! Get out of your prison of conforming thoughts.

The young specialist in English Lit, having quoted me, went on to lecture me severely on the fact that in every century people have thought they understood the Universe at last, and in every century t...

Knowledge Definition

(v. i.) The act or state of knowing; clear perception of fact, truth, or duty; certain apprehension; familiar cognizance; cognition.

(v. i.) That which is or may be known; the object of an act of knowing; a cognition; -- chiefly used in the plural.

(v. i.) That which is gained and preserved by knowing; instruction; acquaintance; enlightenment; learning; scholarship; erudition.

(v. i.) That familiarity which is gained by actual experience; practical skill; as, a knowledge of life.

(v. i.) Scope of information; cognizance; notice; as, it has not come to my knowledge.

(v. i.) Sexual intercourse; -- usually preceded by carnal; as, carnal knowledge.

(v. t.) To acknowledge.

I always have my reasons, even when I don't know what they are.

When you go with first principles, a giant light goes off in what you think is a city and turns out to be an insane asylum.

Philosophers wonder when they do not know, artists when they do.

The only safe guide is the Bible. It is the revelation of a God who has infinite knowledge and can therefore give you absolute truth. God has given you a revelation that is robust and complete. It pre...

The highest wisdom is sometimes found in the lowest people.

Knowledge that leads to restlessness (unsteadiness) is tremendous bondage.

Unity does not exist in the world. Only when the Gnani Purush [the enlightened one] grants moksha [liberation], does unity arise. Unity cannot prevail without Gnan [knowledge of the self].

Superficial knowledge is potentially more dangerous than ignorance. It gives a false sense of security encouraging an ignorant man to persevere in his efforts that can result in huge damage.

This man [Alexander von Humboldt] is as knowledgeable as a whole academy.

Humans spend more time finding ways to fight and criticize who they consider a threat than actually learning how to overcome that threat.

To me, science is an expression of the human spirit, which reaches every sphere of human culture. It gives an aim and meaning to existence as well as a knowledge, understanding, love, and admiration f...

Four be the things I am wiser to know:Idleness, sorrow, a friend, and a foe.Four be the things I'd been better without:Love, curiosity, freckles, and doubt.Three be the things I shall never attain:Env...

Words are more dangerous than swords and guns. They reach further and hurt deeper.

Like as thou canst do none of these things that I have spoken of, even so canst thou not find out my judgment, or in the end the love that I have promised unto my people.

Careful preparation is necessary before people can perceive something which is there all the time.

It's possible to remain long in the state of deprivation if you are not aware you can escape it. Knowing what exists and who you are is enough to inform you to make ideal choices.

I've said this before, but people love you for so many reasons. Some love you only for what you do for them. Some love you for how much money you spend. Some love you for your possessions. By now, we...

A jazz musician can improvise based on his knowledge of music. He understands how things go together. For a chef, once you have that basis, that's when cuisine is truly exciting.