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“If you know anything better than this candidly impart it; if not, use this with me.”

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Horace, a renowned Roman poet, is celebrated for his elegant Latin style and profound philosophical thoughts. His works span a variety of genres, from satire to odes, and have had a profound impact on literature throughout history. more

“For authority proceeds from true reason, but reason certainly does not proceed from authority. For every authority which is not upheld by true reason is seen to be weak, whereas true reason is kept firm and immutable by her own powers and does not require to be confirmed by the assent of any authority.”

Doe Reason Knowledge Authority Weak Firm

Author:Johannes Scotus Eriugena

“Reason in man is rather like God in the world.”

Men World Reason Knowledge Philosophical Catholic

Book:Philosophical Texts

Source: Philosophical Texts

“To ask the proper question is half of knowing.”

Asks Half Knowledge Knowing Wise Words Words Of Wisdom Asking Questioning Wise Man Once Said

Author:Roger Bacon

“Knowledge comes Of learning well retain'd, unfruitful else.”

Wells Knowledge

Book:The Divine Comedy: Top Classic Poetry

Source: The Divine Comedy: Top Classic Poetry

“Knowledge comes through likeness. And so because the soul may know everything, it is never at rest until it comes to the original idea, in which all things are one. And there it comes to rest in God.”

Knows May Ideas Soul Knowledge All Things Originals God Knows Original Ideas

Author:Meister Eckhart

“You must acquire the best knowledge first, and without delay; it is the height of madness to learn what you will later have to unlearn.”

Firsts Knowledge Madness Height Acquire Delay Unlearn

Book:The Correspondence of Erasmus: Letters 1 to 141, 1484-1500

Source: The Correspondence of Erasmus: Letters 1 to 141, 1484-1500

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