Knowledge Quotes

From ancient scholars to modern scientists, these quotes explore what it means to learn and to know.

31147 quotes

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"I could see their patterns. I understood their weaknesses."
Ender Wiggin
E
"The darkness breeds understanding"
Estraven
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"The more knowledge a man has, the heavier his heart."
Ned Stark
S
"The design of a thing revels the thing itself"
Spice-induced narrator/Paul's visions
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"The mind of man is the greatest instrument in the universe"
Gaius Helen Mohiam
S
"Knowledge is power, and power demands sacrifice"
Spice-induced narrator/Paul's visions
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"Mathematics is the language of the universe."
Ryland Grace
R
"Knowledge is power."
Ryland Grace
M
"I have access to the entire Wikipedia."
Mark Watney
G
"The world is as we perceive it"
Genly Ai
T
"To think you must be alive."
Thufir Hawat
K
"In attempting to understand the alien, we inevitably distort it through the lens of our own nature."
Kris Kelvin
A
"What I mean is I'd like to know what the question is that would make 42 the answer."
Arthur Dent
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"The greatest discovery is understanding oneself."
Genly Ai
R
"Understanding is the first step to solving anything."
Ryland Grace
D
"I understand now"
Dr. David Bowman
P
"Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch."
Paul Atreides
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"The answer is in this book, but you won't understand it"
Zarniwoop
J
"Knowledge is the ultimate weapon."
James Halliday
M
"Science can solve almost any problem if you're willing to work at it."
Mark Watney
Y
"Knowledge without wisdom is a dangerous thing."
Ye Wenjie
Y
"The price of knowledge is always higher than we expect."
Ye Wenjie
C
"The more intelligent you become, the more problems you'll have."
Charlie Gordon
T
"The highest function of consciousness is to perceive, to become aware"
Thufir Hawat
W
"The password to Anorak's chamber wasn't a riddle at all."
Wade Watts (Parzival)
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"I've never wanted to see the actual end of the universe. I just wanted to have some sort of understanding of what's supposed to happen."
Zarniwoop
C
"I learned more in my regression than I did in my ascension."
Charlie Gordon
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"Knowledge is power, but ignorance is bliss."
Spice-induced narrator/Paul's visions
P
"Some things cannot be unlearned."
Paul Atreides
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"Contact between civilizations is only possible when there is something to communicate."
Kris Kelvin