Knowledge Quotes

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

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"The pursuit of knowledge has no finish line."
Claudius
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"The mind is mightier than the body."
Marcus Brutus
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"To know oneself is the beginning of all wisdom."
Pompey
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"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change."
Pompey
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"Knowledge is power."
Pompey
"To know a man's secrets is to hold a leash around his neck."
Caligula
"To know oneself is the beginning of wisdom."
Augustus
"When the student is ready, the teacher will appear; therefore remain always a student."
Augustus
"The seeds of great discoveries are constantly floating around us, but they only take root in minds well prepared to receive them."
Tiberius
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
Tiberius
"Knowledge is power only if it is acted upon."
Tiberius
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"I spoke nine languages because I believed understanding transcends words."
Cleopatra VII
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"The woman who controls information controls her destiny."
Cleopatra VII
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"The stars guided ancient mariners; knowledge guides modern rulers."
Cleopatra VII
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"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
Hannibal
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"Knowledge is power."
Hannibal
"Knowledge is power only when it is wielded with wisdom."
Mark Antony
"Knowledge without wisdom is a dangerous possession."
Mark Antony
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"The mind that questions is the mind that grows."
Marcus Brutus
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"Knowledge without conscience is the most dangerous weapon."
Marcus Brutus
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"Knowledge without action is merely philosophy."
Scipio Africanus
"Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk."
Augustus
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the results of a thousand battles."
Augustus
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"Knowledge is the true crown jewel of any kingdom."
Tarquin the Proud
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"Knowledge without application is merely the burden of awareness."
Tarquin the Proud
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"A woman who understands mathematics understands the universe itself."
Cleopatra VII
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"Knowledge of your enemies is more valuable than armies."
Cleopatra VII
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"A mind that questions everything is a mind that understands everything."
Cleopatra VII
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"I believed that a beautiful mind was more valuable than a beautiful face."
Cleopatra VII
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"A general who does not understand the land he fights upon is already defeated."
Pompey