Without self knowledge, without
Without self knowledge, without understanding the working and functions of his machine, man cannot be free, he cannot govern himself and he will always remain a slave. G. I. Gurdjieff
Knowledge And Understanding
Definitions are temporary verbalizations
Definitions are temporary verbalizations of concepts, and concepts- particularly difficult concepts- are usually revised repeatedly as our knowledge and understanding grows. Ernst Mayr
Art is humanity’s most
Art is humanity’s most essential, most universal language. It is not a frill, but a necessary part of communication. The quality of civilization can be measured through its music, dance, drama, architecture, visual art and literature. We must give our children knowledge and understanding of civilization’s most profound works. Ernest L. Boyer
It is only because
It is only because the majority opinion will always be opposed by some that our knowledge and understanding progress. In the process by which opinion is formed, it is very probable that, by the time any view becomes a majority view, it is no longer the best view: somebody will already have advanced beyond the … Read more
It is only because
It is only because the majority opinion will always be opposed by some that our knowledge and understanding progress… it is always from a minority acting in ways different from what the majority would prescribe that the majority in the end learns to do better. Friedrich August von Hayek
The beginning of knowledge
The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not understand. Frank Herbert
Through knowledge and understanding
Through knowledge and understanding we will drive from the temple of freedom all who seek to establish over us thought control – whether they be agents of a foreign power or demagogues thirsty for personal power and public notice. Dwight D. Eisenhower
Patience is a godly
Patience is a godly attribute that can heal souls, unlock treasures of knowledge and understanding, and transform ordinary men and women into saints and angels. Patience is truly a fruit of the Spirit. Patience means staying with something until the end. It means delaying immediate gratification for future blessings. Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Without knowledge and understanding,
Without knowledge and understanding, one tends to become a passive spectator rather than an active participant in the great decisions of our time. Diane Ravitch
We’ve had a wonderful,
We’ve had a wonderful, wonderful life together. We’ve been in many places, we’ve had the experiences, and now we have the memories. But most of all we have developed the solid knowledge and understanding and background regarding the foundation stones of life, so that we know for a surety that what we are doing [in … Read more