But because many endeavor to get knowledge rather than to live wel

But because many endeavor to get knowledge rather than to live well, they are often deceived and reap little or no benefit from their labor. – Thomas a Kempis

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Universities exist to transmit knowledge and understanding of ideas and values to students not to provide entertainment for spectators or employment for athletes. – Milton Friedman

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With all due respect to lawyers, its wonderful that you have this intricate knowledge. You break down words to the nth degree. And sometimes I find it rather disgusting. And it goes on and on. – Sonny Bono

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Knowledge is true opinion. – Plato

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This celebration here tells me that this work is not hopeless. I thank you for this teaching with all my heart and lift my glass to human solidarity, to the ultimate victory of knowledge, peace, good-will and understanding. – Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

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