Quotes by Knowledge Those afraid of the universe as it really is, those who pretend to nonexistent knowledge and envision a Cosmos centered on human beings will prefer the fleeting comforts of superstition. They avoid rather than confront the world. But those with the courage to explore the weave and structure of the Cosmos, even where it differs profoundly from their wishes and prejudices, will penetrate its deepest mysteries. Carl Sagan wish science knowledge For myself, I like a universe that, includes much that is unknown and, at the same time, much that is knowable. A universe in which everything is known would be static and dull, as boring as the heaven of some weak-minded theologians. A universe that is unknowable is no fit place for a thinking being. The ideal universe for us is one very much like the universe we inhabit. And I would guess that this is not really much of a coincidence. Carl Sagan science knowledge thinking Action in war is like movement in a resistant element. Just as the simplest and most natural of movements, walking, cannot easily be performed in water, so in war, it is difficult for normal efforts to achieve even moderate results. Carl von Clausewitz learning war knowledge A man of knowledge lives by acting, not by thinking about acting. Carlos Castaneda men knowledge thinking Whenever a warrior decides to do something, he must go all the way, but he must take responsibility for what he does. No matter what he does, he must know first why he is doing it, and then he must proceed with his actions without having doubts or remorse about them. Carlos Castaneda responsibility attitude knowledge One cannot enter don Juan's world intellectually, like a dilettante seeking fast and fleeting knowledge. Nor, in don Juan's world, can anything be verified absolutely. The only thing we can do is arrive at a state of increased awareness that allows us to perceive the world around us in a more inclusive manner. Carlos Castaneda fleeting intelligent knowledge A man of knowledge lives by acting, not by thinking about acting... Thus a man of knowledge sweats and puffs and if one looks at him he is just like an ordinary man, except that the folly of his life is under his control. Carlos Castaneda men knowledge thinking It is important to use all knowledge ethically, humanely, and lovingly. Carol Lynn Pearson important use knowledge The character of a nurse is just as important as the knowledge he/she possesses. Carolyn Jarvis nursing character knowledge We should live and learn; but by the time we've learned, it's too late to live. Carolyn Wells live-and-learn too-late knowledge Many a man who has known himself at ten forgets himself utterly between ten and thirty. Catherine Drinker Bowen identity men knowledge Remember that accumulated knowledge, like accumulated capital, increases at compound interest: but it differs from the accumulation of capital in this; that the increase of knowledge produces a more rapid rate of progress, whilst the accumulation of capital leads to a lower rate of interest. Capital thus checks it own accumulation: knowledge thus accelerates its own advance. Each generation, therefore, to deserve comparison with its predecessor, is bound to add much more largely to the common stock than that which it immediately succeeds. Charles Babbage progress science knowledge By nature, by necessity itself, [primitive man] is encyclopedic, while civilized man finds himself confined in the infinitely small regions of specialization. Charles Baudelaire primitive-man men knowledge Knowledge is knowing as little as possible. Charles Bukowski knowing-who-you-are knowing knowledge Knowledge is two-fold, and consists not only in an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is false. Charles Caleb Colton two science knowledge Examinations are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer. Charles Caleb Colton teaching education knowledge Where thou perceivest knowledge, bend the ear of attention and respect; But yield not further to the teaching, than as thy mind is warranted by reasons. Better is an obstinant disputant, that yieldeth inch by inch, Than the shallow traitor to himself, who surrendereth to half an argument. Charles Caleb Colton yield teaching knowledge The seat of perfect contentment is in the head; for every individual is thoroughly satisfied with his own proportion of brains. Charles Caleb Colton perfect brain knowledge Religion has treated knowledge sometimes as an enemy, sometimes as a hostage; often as a captive and more often as a child; but knowledge has become of age, and religion must either renounce her acquaintance, or introduce her as a companion and respect her as a friend. Charles Caleb Colton children enemy knowledge To despise our own species is the price we must often pay for knowledge of it. Charles Caleb Colton despise pay knowledge «1112131415161718192021»
