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Sydney Smith on Knowledge

1771–1845 England

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A life of knowledge is not often a life of injury and crime.

Pleasures of Knowledge. Quote reported in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations (1922)

Every increase of knowledge may possibly render depravity more depraved, as well as it may increase the strength of virtue. It is in itself only power; and its value depends on its application.

It is true that every increase of knowledge may possibly render depravity more depraved, as well as it may increase the strength of virtue. It is in itself only power; and its value depends on its application.

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