All Quotes By Tag: Sociology-quotes

“A man’s vanity often goes hand in hand with his lack of knowledge.”

“If you cannot solve a problem, ask someone who knows.”

“Use two-way communication on oral exams to check the students’ knowledge, not their attitudes. Checking attitudes can lead to the slippery area of subjective assessment.”

“In general, people accumulate knowledge gradually over a long period of time. However, there are extraordinary people all around us, who are capable of accumulating impressive amounts of knowledge within a relatively short period of time. Nevertheless, even the greatest genius possesses only a small fraction of all knowledge known by mankind. Finally, the following question arises: how large is all the existing knowledge in comparison to the space of ignorance?”

“In general, sharing and using things decreases their value. However, knowledge increases by implementation and especially by sharing among people.”

“Openness to change is key to implementing new knowledge. That is why one who is indifferent to change is not a friend of knowledge.”

“There is a huge difference between thinking we know something and actually knowing something.”

“A good man shares his knowledge selflessly with everyone.”

“Acquiring knowledge through the centuries has influenced human society more than all other factors.”

“In reality, there is no highway to success. Therefore, be prepared for difficulties.”

“Some old and unrealized ideas will undoubtedly be actualized when their time comes.”

“Success and failure are relative categories. Therefore, do not exult in victory and do not despair after defeat. Accept the changes in life placidly, knowing that autumn and winter come after summer.”

“There is a simple rule regarding wisdom: those who have a superficial knowledge cannot be wise. On the contrary, wise people have broad knowledge. However, besides the acquired knowledge, wisdom arises from observation and contemplation over a longer period of time. Wisdom is, therefore, often the privilege of older people who have a broad knowledge and respectable experience. Feel free to ask such people for advice.”

“Knowledge cannot be inherited nor can it simply be gifted.”

“A knowledge-based society – that’s what I advocate for.”