Why do we make so much of knowledge, struggle so hard to get some little skill not worth the effort?

The fruit of the tree of knowledge always drives man from some paradise or other; and even the paradise of fools is not an unpleasant abode while it is habitable.

A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, And drinking largely sobers us again.

All I ever needed to know I learned in kindergarten. Don't hit people. Clean up your own mess.

We don't know one millionth of one per cent about anything.

If you have knowledge, let others light their candles by it.

From the very beginning of your work, school yourself to severe gradualness in the accumulation of knowledge.

The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance.

It is knowledge that ultimately gives salvation.

Many men are stored full of unused knowledge. Like loaded guns that are never fired off, or military magazines in times of peace, they are stuffed with useless ammunition.