In conversation, humor is worth more than wit and easiness more than knowledge.

I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my powers and dominion.

Knowledge is the most democratic source of power.

It is impossible to make people understand their ignorance, for it requires knowledge to perceive it and, therefore, he that can perceive it hath it not.

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