Quotes: Ignorance
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Not ignorance, but ignorance of ignorance, is the death of knowledge.
English mathematician and philosopher (1861-1947)
It is not enough to be well-intentioned; one must strive to put those intentions into action in a capable way. One must consider the effect his actions will have on others. Looked at like this, to persist in ignorance is itself dishonorable.
Curiosity killed the cat, but where human beings are concerned, the only thing a healthy curiosity can kill is ignorance.
His ignorance was as remarkable as his knowledge.
British writer and physician (1859-1930)
A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.
Canadian-American writer
The only foes that threaten America are the enemies at home, and these are ignorance, superstition and incompetence.
American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher
Sixty years ago I knew everything; now I know nothing; education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.
American historian, philosopher and writer (1885-1981)
Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance.
American journalist and writer (1880-1956)
It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.
The hope that poverty and ignorance may gradually be extinguished, derives indeed much support from the steady progress of the working classes during the nineteenth century.
British economist