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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.