#knowledge

The genius of a composer is found in the notes of his music; but analyzing the notes will not reveal his genius. The poet's greatness is contained in his words; yet the study of his words will not disclose his inspiration. God reveals himself in creation; but scrutinize creation as minutely as you wish, you will not find God, any more than you will find the soul through careful examination of your body. ↗

— Anthony de Mello

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Thus we have on stage two men, each of whom knows nothing of what he believes the other knows, and to deceive each other reciprocally both speak in allusions, each of the two hoping (in vain) that the other holds the key to his puzzle. ↗

— Umberto Eco

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Knowledge can be acquired by a suitable and complete study, no matter what the starting point is. Only one must know how to 'learn.' What is nearest to us is man; and you are the nearest of all men to yourself. Begin with the study of yourself; remember the saying 'Know thyself. ↗

— G.I. Gurdjieff

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Men command the world that they know . Everything that men know they make their own. Everything that they learn, they claim for themselves. They are like the alchemists who took for the laws that govern the world, and then want to own them and keep them secret. Everything they discover,they hug to themselves: they shape knowledge into their own selfish image. What is left to us women but the realms of the unknown? ↗

— Philippa Gregory

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I know certain truths about life. ↗

— Dana Reinhardt

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What is important is to try to develop insights and wisdom rather than mere knowledge, respect someone's character rather than his learning, and nurture men of character rather than mere talents. ↗

— Inazo Nitobe

#wisdom #men

For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You'd be surprised how far that gets you. ↗

— Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Be moved by a person's actions, not their words. Remember a sugar-coated lie sounds more convincing than the naked truth. ↗

— Angeline M. Bishop

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The purpose of Knowledge is to create a doorway which leads to the Truth ↗

— Misha Hoo

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To know much and taste nothing-of what use is that? ↗

— St. Bonaventure

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