Learn One Thing A Day

There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the latter ignorance. Hippocrates (460 BC - 377 BC), an ancient Greek physician of the Age of Pericles (Classical Greece),  and is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine.

To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge. Benjamin Disraeli (1804 - 1881) British Conservative politician, writer, aristocrat and dandy who twice served as Prime Minister.

All men by nature desire knowledge. Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC), Metaphysics

The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not "Eureka!" (I found it!) but "That's funny ..." Isaac Asimov (1920-1992), American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books.

"Knowledge comes, but wisdom linger" this English commonplace is actually a quotation of an English poet, Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson (1809-1892). (source: wikipedia ) There are other English commonplaces are actually Lord Tennyson 's phrases as you'll see in later posts on the blog! Stay tuned!

Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life. Immanuel Kant (1724 - 1804)   (source philosophers.co.uk )