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Knowledge becomes evil if the aim be not virtuous.

Posted on 18 June 2014 by philosiblog

Knowledge becomes evil if the aim be not virtuous. – Plato What does that mean? This is an interesting quote about knowledge and how it is applied. It is in the application that knowledge becomes evil or virtuous. Some of … Continue reading →

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Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.

Posted on 19 November 2013 by philosiblog

Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours. – John Locke What does that mean? The longer, twitter unfriendly version is as follows: This is that which I think great readers are … Continue reading →

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Knowledge is not power…it’s potential power. Execution will trump knowledge any day.

Posted on 27 September 2013 by philosiblog

Knowledge is not power…it’s potential power. Execution will trump knowledge any day. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? I truly love this quote. How many people have you seen, sitting there doing something they KNOW they shouldn’t be doing, but do … Continue reading →

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Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.

Posted on 6 August 2013 by philosiblog

Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. – Alfred, Lord Tennyson What does that mean? This is another one of those classic quotes. Short but sweet, and exactly on point. This quote starts by saying what we all know. “Knowledge comes” it says. Knowledge … Continue reading →

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Discussion is an exchange of knowledge, argument is an exchange of ignorance.

Posted on 5 June 2013 by philosiblog

Discussion is an exchange of knowledge, argument is an exchange of ignorance. – Robert Quillen What does that mean? I have always had a soft spot for witticisms, and this is certainly one of my favorites. Sadly, this is also a … Continue reading →

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An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.

Posted on 17 January 2013 by philosiblog

An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. – Benjamin Franklin What does that mean? As is often the case on Twitter, there is a longer version of this quote available: “If a man empties his purse into his head … Continue reading →

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Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.

Posted on 12 July 2012 by philosiblog

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens. – Jimi Hendrix What does that mean? I like this one. Not only is the quote spot-on, it’s from a Rock-n-Roll guitar god. Who would expect such an incredible bit of insight from such a source? … Continue reading →

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Knowledge which is divorced from justice, may be called cunning rather than wisdom

Posted on 29 December 2011 by philosiblog

Knowledge which is divorced from justice, may be called cunning rather than wisdom. – Cicero What does that mean? In this quote, I believe he is talking about the fact that knowledge doesn’t have morals built into it. Fire can … Continue reading →

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If you would judge, understand.

Posted on 8 October 2011 by philosiblog

If you would judge, understand. – Seneca What does that mean? I would expand this slightly to state “If you would judge, first you must understand.” I don’t know if he was carving all his quotes into stone, or if … Continue reading →

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