One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is in the possession of others, can use neither his knowledge nor wealth when the need for them arises. Chanakya arisebookconfine Change image and share on social
That the state of knowledge in any country will exert a directive influence on the general system of instruction adopted in it, is a principle too obvious to require investigation. Charles Babbage adoptcountrydirective Change image and share on social
Cherish that which is within you, and shut off that which is without; for much knowledge is a curse. Zhuangzi cherishcurseknowledge Change image and share on social
With Skype video calling, teachers can provide their students with first-hand knowledge from experts around the world and with other classes who are studying the same subject halfway across the world. Tony Bates callclassexpert Change image and share on social
I think it will be found that experience, the true source and foundation of all knowledge, invariably confirms its truth. Thomas Malthus confirmexperiencefind Change image and share on social
I was a child with an insatiable thirst for knowledge and remember enjoying all of my courses almost equally. When it came time at the end of my high school career to choose a major in which to specialize, I was in a quandary. Gertrude B. Elion careerchildchoose share on social
In rating ease of description as very important, we are essentially asserting a belief in quantitative knowledge - a belief that most of the key questions in our world sooner or later demand answers to 'by how much?' rather than merely to 'in which direction?' John Tuley answerassertbelief share on social
There is a universal, intelligent, life force that exists within everyone and everything. It resides within each one of us as a deep wisdom, an inner knowing. We can access this wonderful source of knowledge and wisdom through our intuition, an inner sense that tells us what feels right and true for us at any given moment. Shakti Gawain accessdeepexist share on social
Someone who has experienced trauma also has gifts to offer all of us - in their depth, their knowledge of our universal vulnerability, and their experience of the power of compassion. Sharon Salzberg compassiondepthexperience Change image and share on social
Between falsehood and useless truth there is little difference. As gold which he cannot spend will make no man rich, so knowledge which cannot apply will make no man wise. Samuel Johnson applydifferencefalsehood Change image and share on social