Top Knowledge Quotes

Though the general principles of statecraft have survived the rise and fall of empires, every increase in knowledge has brought about changes in the political, economic, and social structure.

Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world.

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.

An humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.

The desire of knowledge, like the thirst of riches, increases ever with the acquisition of it.

The price one pays for pursuing any profession, or calling, is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side.

Love takes up where knowledge leaves off.

Knowledge is the life of the mind.

I have repeatedly called for residency programs for teachers, like those you see in the medical profession, to ensure our educators have the training and knowledge to succeed in their classrooms and i...

We must use what we have to invent what we desire.

To say something nice about themselves this is the hardest thing in the world for people to do.

A rich person is just a poor person with a crown and elaborate clothing, and a poor person is just a rich person with a crownless head and ragged clothing.

The greatest of fools are those who fail to mark the invisible from the nonexistent.

We are living in a world where Ignorance is celebrated as wisdom and Wisdom sidelined as Ignorance.

Knowledge is not discovery, but recognition.

A friend is he who can feel your heart's beating and dance with it when it is joyful, cry with it when it is torn, and inspire when it is in need.

Life entertains humble men by giving men with below average looks (intellect, knowledge, etc.) an above average self-esteem.

Part of the strength of science is that it has tended to attract individuals who love knowledge and the creation of it. ... Thus, it is the communication process which is at the core of the vitality a...

Know truth. Respect facts. Doubt opinions. Reject lies.

There is no knowledge without learning. There is no wisdom without experience.

I've never thought much of strictly organised and methodical study. You can't arrange a library in alphabetical order until you've collected one.