The two operations of our understanding, intuition and deduction, on which alone we have said we must rely in the acquisition of knowledge. less than 1 minute read
To act on the belief that we possess the knowledge and the power which enable us to shape the processes of society entirely to our liking, knowledge which in fact we do not possess, is likely to make us do much harm. less than 1 minute read
Parents are usually more careful to bestow knowledge on their children rather than virtue, the art of speaking well rather than doing well but their manners should be of the greatest concern. less than 1 minute read
The price one pays for pursuing any profession, or calling, is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side. less than 1 minute read
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but a little want of knowledge is also a dangerous thing. less than 1 minute read
Those Dutchmen had hardly any imagination or fantasy, but their good taste and their scientific knowledge of composition were enormous. less than 1 minute read
Scientists have become the bearers of the torch of discovery in our quest for knowledge. less than 1 minute read
