Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

Human dignity is better served by embracing knowledge.

Scientia is knowledge. It is only in the popular mind that it is equated with facts.

Others think it the responsibility of scientists to coerce the rest of society, because they have the power that derives from special knowledge.

Although born in a prosperous realm, we did not believe that its boundaries should limit our knowledge, and that the lore of the East should alone enlighten us.