If we look at the realm of knowledge, how exceedingly small and limited is that part acquired through our own senses; how wide is that we gain from other sources. Matthew Simpson acquireexceedinglygain Change image and share on social
Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world. Science is the highest personification of the nation because that nation will remain the first which carries the furthest the works of thought and intelligence. Louis Pasteur belongcarrycountry share on social
To express the same idea in still another way, I think that human knowledge is essentially active. Jean Piaget activeessentiallyexpress Change image and share on social
The secret to my 5 o'clock shadow is a little device called the George Michael 3000 Custom Beard Trimmer and Personal Massager. Just kidding. I actually shave every morning, and thanks to my vast knowledge of Eastern philosophy and mysticism, I will my facial hair to grow to the exact same length each day. Dave Grohl taught me that one. Reid Scott beardcallclock share on social
Bobby Fischer has an enormous knowledge of chess and his familiarity with the chess literature of the USSR is immense. Boris Spassky bobbychessenormous Change image and share on social
Why would anyone walk through life satisfied with the light from the candle of their own understanding when, by reaching out to our Heavenly Father, they could experience the bright sun of spiritual knowledge that would expand their minds with wisdom and fill their souls with joy? Dieter F. Uchtdorf brightcandleexpand share on social
There's something about the darkness that I find unavoidably intoxicating. The knowledge that other people are sleeping and, therefore, unavailable to ruin my solitude, makes me more peaceful than I am during the day. Rachel Nichols darknessdayfind share on social
Academics lack perspective. In a debate on whether the world is round, they would argue, 'No,' because it's an oblate spheroid. They suffer from 'the curse of knowledge': the inability to imagine what it's like not to know something that they know. Steven Pinker academicarguecurse share on social
Wisdom is a kind of knowledge. It is knowledge of the nature, career, and consequences of human values. Sidney Hook careerconsequencehuman Change image and share on social
Scientific research involves going beyond the well-trodden and well-tested ideas and theories that form the core of scientific knowledge. During the time scientists are working things out, some results will be right, and others will be wrong. Over time, the right results will emerge. Lisa Randall coreemergeform share on social