Collection of phrases and quotes about knowledge.
Understanding is a blank slate on which nothing is written.
We learn, either by induction or by demonstration. Demonstration starts from the universal; induction from the particular.
Teaching is not a vital function, because it does not have an end in itself; the vital function is learning.
One should not always start with the very first notion of the things being studied, but rather with what can facilitate learning.
Every man, by nature, desires to know.
Sciences have bitter roots, but very sweet fruits.
Science is to the soul what light is to the eyes, and if the roots are bitter, the fruits are very sweet.