A man may live long, and die at last in ignorance of many truths,
which his mind was capable read more

A man may live long, and die at last in ignorance of many truths,
which his mind was capable of knowing, and that with certainty.

Ignorance is the night of the mind, a night without moon or star

Ignorance is the night of the mind, a night without moon or star

Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.

Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.

And his best riches, ignorance of wealth.

And his best riches, ignorance of wealth.

Ignorance gives one a large range of probabilities.

Ignorance gives one a large range of probabilities.

Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is
worth more.
[Fr., Rien n'est si read more

Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is
worth more.
[Fr., Rien n'est si dangereux qu'un ignorant ami;
Mieux vaudrait un sage ennemi.]

Ignorance never settles a question.

Ignorance never settles a question.

He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a read more

He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.

Ignorance is not innocence but sin.

Ignorance is not innocence but sin.