Knowledge Quotes
From ancient scholars to modern scientists, these quotes explore what it means to learn and to know.
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"Knowledge is power, and education is the key to freedom."Medgar Evers
"The pursuit of knowledge without wisdom is like building castles on sand."Andrew Goodman
"Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."John Lewis
"Nothing pains some people more than having to think."John Lewis
"Knowledge without action is merely philosophy; action requires knowledge."James Meredith
"Knowledge is power, but only if you use it."H. Rap Brown
"Knowledge demands responsibility."H. Rap Brown
"The most dangerous weapon is an educated mind that refuses to be silenced."James Chaney
"Knowledge is power, and power is the ability to change."Medgar Evers
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically."Black Panther Party
"Ignorance is the tool of oppression; knowledge is the weapon of liberation."Black Panther Party
"Black consciousness is the foundation of black liberation."Black Panther Party
"Knowledge is power, but only if it is used to liberate."Assata Shakur
"Knowledge of self is the greatest knowledge."Assata Shakur
"Knowledge is the foundation of resistance."H. Rap Brown
"Knowledge kept secret is knowledge wasted."H. Rap Brown
"Knowledge without action is merely philosophy; action without knowledge is chaos."James Meredith
"Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education."John Lewis
"Nothing pains some people more than having to think."John Lewis
"Education is the great equalizer of conditions of men."Stokely Carmichael
"We need to develop political consciousness in our communities."Stokely Carmichael
"Education is a weapon in the struggle for liberation."Stokely Carmichael
"Consciousness is the first step toward liberation."Stokely Carmichael
"Consciousness is a resultant of existence. And in the case of Black people, we have been maintained in a state of semi-consciousness."Black Panther Party
"Knowledge of ourselves is the first step toward our liberation."Black Panther Party
"The enemy fears an educated and organized Black community."Black Panther Party
"The most important thing is that you never stop asking questions."Assata Shakur
"Knowledge empowers; ignorance enslaves."Assata Shakur
"Knowledge of our history empowers us to shape our future."Medgar Evers
"Consciousness is a prerequisite to liberation."Stokely Carmichael