The possession of knowledge does not kill the sense of wonder and mystery. There is always more mystery. Votes: 3
It is not his possession of knowledge, of irrefutable truth, that makes the man of science, but his persistent and recklessly critical quest for truth. Votes: 3
I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there. Votes: 3
Know,' says a wise writer, the historian of kings, 'Know the men that are to be trusted'; but how is this to be? The possession of knowledge involves both time and opportunities. Neither of these are 'handservants at command.' Votes: 3
I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and possessions. Votes: 1
It is not knowledge, but the act of learning, not possession but the act of getting there, which grants the greatest enjoyment. Votes: 1
There is no knowledge, no light, no wisdom that you are in possession of, but what you have received it from some source. Votes: 1
Considered now as a possession, one may define culture as the residuum of a large body of useless knowledge that has been well and truly forgotten. Votes: 1
Knowledge is that possession that no misfortune can destroy, no authority can revoke, and no enemy can control. This makes knowledge the greatest of all freedoms. Votes: 1
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. Votes: 1
Reason is an action of the mind; knowledge is a possession of the mind; but faith is an attitude of the person. It means you are prepared to stake yourself on something being so. Votes: 1
It is true that the aristocracies seem to have abused their monopoly of legal knowledge; and at all events their exclusive possession of the law was a formidable impediment to the success of those popular movements which began to be universal in the western world. Votes: 1
Knowledge indeed is a desirable, a lovely possession. Votes: 0
The pursuit of knowledge is more valuable than its possession. Votes: 0
The possession of facts is knowledge; the use of them is wisdom. Votes: 0
Knowledge conquered by labor becomes a possession - a property entirely our own. Votes: 0
The possession of a perfect knowledge of your business is an absolute necessity in order to insure success. Votes: 0
The stages of human development are to strive for:(1) Besitz [Possession](2) Wissen [Knowledge](3) Können [Ability](4) Sein [Being Votes: 0
In the knowledge of truth, what really matters is the possession of it, not the impulse under which it was sought. Votes: 0
A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. Votes: 6 Marcus Garvey
Possession, they say, is eleven points of the law. Votes: 4 Jonathan Swift