Knowledge Quotes
From ancient scholars to modern scientists, these quotes explore what it means to learn and to know.
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"Verify everything; trust no one's version without corroboration."Carl Bernstein
"A woman's intellect is as capable as a man's."Nellie Bly
"Knowledge is power, but only when it is used."Nellie Bly
"Knowledge without the courage to share it is like a candle hidden under a bushel."Dan Rather
"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing how to use it."Christiane Amanpour
"The public should know the facts about what is being done in the name of justice."Ida B. Wells
"The system of injustice thrives on silence and ignorance."Ida B. Wells
"Ignorance is no excuse for participation in injustice."Ida B. Wells
"Success isn't about being the smartest; it's about being the most curious."Barbara Walters
"The questions we ask reveal far more about us than the answers we give."Barbara Walters
"Knowledge without compassion creates monsters."Barbara Walters
"You can't write about power without understanding the people who wield it."Bob Woodward
"A single source is suspicion; multiple sources become evidence."Bob Woodward
"Great reporting requires understanding both the obvious and the hidden."Bob Woodward
"Systems of power rely on the ignorance of the powerless."Edward Snowden
"The powerful fear informed citizens more than any weapon."Edward Snowden
"The powerful fear knowledge more than weapons."Edward Snowden
"The difference between information and wisdom is understanding context."Dan Rather
"Great journalism requires empathy and genuine curiosity about others."Barbara Walters
"The power of a good question can change someone's perspective entirely."Barbara Walters
"Democracy depends on informed citizens, and informed citizens depend on good journalism."Christiane Amanpour
"Beware of the power of knowledge."Walter Cronkite
"Knowledge is power responsibly used."Walter Cronkite
"The willingness to question is the basis of all progress."Dan Rather
"The story behind the story is often the most important one."Dan Rather
"In reporting, context is just as important as facts."Dan Rather
"Understanding context is more important than collecting facts."Carl Bernstein
"The speed of information has increased; the need for verification has only grown."Carl Bernstein
"A story isn't finished when you think you know the answer—it's finished when you understand the question."Carl Bernstein
"The American people must know what is happening in their country."Ida B. Wells