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 compassion becomes mere accumulation of empty facts."Govan Mbeki
"Knowledge of our oppression is the first step toward liberation"Joe Slovo
"The powerful fear educated masses more than they fear weapons"Joe Slovo
"To understand the present, one must understand the systems that created it"Joe Slovo
"There is no greater investment than in our youth and their education."Oliver Tambo
"The most important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing."Oliver Tambo
"The pursuit of knowledge is the pursuit of freedom."Oliver Tambo
"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing how to use it."Walter Sisulu
"In the game of business, information is currency."Harry Oppenheimer
"The greatest discoveries often come from questioning accepted wisdom."Harry Oppenheimer
"Knowledge empowers individuals and societies."F.W. de Klerk
"Knowledge should be pursued throughout life."F.W. de Klerk
"Fear is the instrument of oppression; knowledge is the tool of liberation."Helen Suzman
"Knowledge without conscience is a dangerous tool; wisdom comes when both are united."Govan Mbeki
"To understand the present, we must honestly confront the past."Joe Slovo
"Knowledge without action is merely intellectual comfort."Joe Slovo
"The pursuit of knowledge is a form of rebellion against ignorance."Joe Slovo
"A nation's wealth is determined by its natural resources and human capital."Harry Oppenheimer
"The pursuit of knowledge is the pursuit of truth."Harry Oppenheimer
"Knowledge shared multiplies; knowledge hoarded diminishes."Harry Oppenheimer
"Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied."Walter Sisulu
"A society that denies education to any of its members denies itself the gifts of their potential."Oliver Tambo
"We inherit both the achievements and the failures of our predecessors; we must learn from both."Oliver Tambo
"A truly educated person is not one who has accumulated facts but one who understands connections and context."Oliver Tambo
"Knowledge without compassion is merely the accumulation of empty truths."Govan Mbeki
"Knowledge alone is insufficient; we must have the courage to act upon what we know to be true."Ahmed Kathrada
"Knowledge without action is merely intellectual exercise."Joe Slovo
"A man who claims to have all the answers has stopped asking the right questions."Harry Oppenheimer
"Knowledge without compassion becomes cold indifference."F.W. de Klerk
"Knowledge must be tempered by understanding."F.W. de Klerk