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 have forgotten more about potions than you will ever know."
Severus Snape
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"Do not presume to understand what you have not studied."
Severus Snape
S
"Few possess the intellect for true mastery."
Severus Snape
R
"Knowledge is what makes us stronger."
Ron Weasley
R
"Knowledge without wisdom is useless."
Ron Weasley
A
"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing how to use it."
Albus Dumbledore
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"The greatest discoveries come from questioning what we believe."
Albus Dumbledore
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"Foolish wand-waving. Any half-decent wizard should be able to block an Unforgivable Curse."
Severus Snape
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"Knowledge is like a treasure. It must be guarded carefully."
Severus Snape
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"Power without knowledge is merely destruction."
Severus Snape
A
"Curiosity is not a sin, but we should exercise caution with our curiosity."
Albus Dumbledore
A
"The mind is the greatest weapon, far more powerful than any wand."
Albus Dumbledore
A
"The mind, once expanded by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions."
Albus Dumbledore
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"Books are a uniquely portable magic."
Hermione Granger
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"I know this is probably a terrible time to mention it, but you're a parselmouth."
Hermione Granger
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"Hermione's brilliant at spells and stuff."
Ron Weasley
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"You haven't got a clue who Voldemort is, have you?"
Ron Weasley
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"I didn't know I was a wizard until I got your letter."
Harry Potter
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"You're a wizard, Harry."
Harry Potter
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"What does it mean?"
Harry Potter
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"I've learned so much already."
Harry Potter
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"I've already memorized the entire book."
Hermione Granger
H
"Madam Pince won't let the important books out of the library."
Hermione Granger
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"The answer is in the details."
Hermione Granger
H
"The best magic comes from understanding."
Hermione Granger
H
"The library holds all the answers you need."
Hermione Granger
B
"Savvy?"
Barbossa
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"Transfiguration is the most difficult subject."
Harry Potter
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"I'm learning that knowledge is more powerful than I knew."
Harry Potter
B
"The heart of these matters cannot be perceived with the naked eye."
Barbossa