Salomon saith, There is no new thing upon the earth. So that as Plato had an imagination, that all knowledge was but remembrance; so Salomon giveth his sentence, that all novelty is but oblivion.
Francis BaconRead
Knowledge and human power are synonymous.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Knowledge is equated with power in human affairs.
The quote suggests that knowledge is a fundamental source of power for humanity. It emphasizes that the possession and application of knowledge empower individuals and societies to achieve their goals, make informed decisions, and influence the world around them. Essentially, the more one knows, the greater their ability to effect change and navigate complexities in life.
Themes
KnowledgePowerHumanWisdomInfluence
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about education reform, one might quote Bacon to emphasize the importance of knowledge in empowering students.
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