Knowledge Quotes
From ancient scholars to modern scientists, these quotes explore what it means to learn and to know.
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"Knowledge without action is merely philosophy; action without knowledge is merely luck."James Fisk
"The knowledge that changes lives is the knowledge we act upon."James Fisk
"A man who understands the interconnectedness of markets understands the pulse of civilization."Charles Flint
"Knowledge that is not shared becomes stagnant; wisdom is the breath that gives it life."Charles Flint
"A question is only foolish if left unasked."Charles Flint
"The mind is the greatest tool a man can possess."Collis P. Huntington
"Knowledge is the foundation of power."Collis P. Huntington
"The foundation of every nation is the education of its youth."Mark Hopkins
"The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one."Mark Hopkins
"Knowledge is power."Mark Hopkins
"Every expert was once a beginner."Mark Hopkins
"Knowledge is power, but character is success."Leland Stanford
"Experience is the best teacher."Leland Stanford
"The mind is capable of infinite growth."Leland Stanford
"The greatest monuments are not built by politicians, but by those who expand human knowledge."John C. Fremont
"To map the land is to understand the character of the nation."John C. Fremont
"The exploration of new lands is inseparable from the exploration of new ideas."John C. Fremont
"I have learned that the greatest discoveries often come from the smallest observations."John C. Fremont
"Knowledge of your industry is a fortress against the arrows of competition."Charles Crocker
"The pursuit of knowledge is the highest calling of mankind."Stephen Girard
"The pursuit of knowledge has no end."Stephen Girard
"Knowledge is power only when applied wisely."Stephen Girard
"Knowledge without character is a dangerous instrument."Mark Hopkins
"What we become depends on what we read after school hours."Mark Hopkins
"The pursuit of knowledge is the pursuit of immortality."Mark Hopkins
"Knowledge is the lamp that guides us through darkness."Mark Hopkins
"The mind expands with each new idea we embrace."Mark Hopkins
"Knowledge without application is merely curiosity."Mark Hopkins
"The greatest discoveries come from asking why."Mark Hopkins
"Information is the most valuable commodity in any transaction."Jay Gould