Ignorance Quotes
On what we don't know and why it matters.
One quote here makes an unexpected point about science, arguing that progress mostly deepens our awareness of just how much remains unknown rather than eliminating it. Another calls ignorance a person's greatest asset, a wry, almost self-deprecating twist on the word.
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Mostly I make lists for projects. This can be daunting. Breaking something big into its constituent parts will help you organize your thoughts, but it can also force you to confront the depth of your ignorance and the hugeness of...
Education Quotes
I hate the idea of sheltering kids from challenging books. It's just another form of conservative fear that promotes ignorance more than anything else.
Ignorance is not too dangerous. If you combine it with power, then this is a toxic mix.
We've not reached the promised land. We're still wandering around, bumping into each other in the wilderness of ignorance and hate. That is why the King holiday is so important.
Fear Quotes
Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is.
No one can deny that Russia fired some big rockets and placed satellites into orbit. But there's been a deluge of poppycock about 'miraculous' scientific advances that enabled them to do it. Much of this analysis reflects ignorance about rocketry.
Ignorance is pitiful! If you are ignorant and stupid, you are sick - white, black, green, I don't care.
Seize the moment of excited curiosity on any subject to solve your doubts; for if you let it pass, the desire may never return, and you may remain in ignorance.
Good Quotes
Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven.
The cause of violence is not ignorance. It is self-interest. Only reverance can restrain violence - reverance for human life and the environment.
Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care.
Humility and knowledge in poor clothes excel pride and ignorance in costly attire.
Knowledge Quotes
I consider nothing low but ignorance, vice, and meanness, characteristics generally found where the animal propensities predominate over the higher sentiments.
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A sharper warning holds that ignorance alone isn't especially dangerous, but paired with power it becomes a genuinely toxic mix. For related reading, see our knowledge quotes and education quotes pages.
