“We live on an island of knowledge surrounded by a sea of ignorance. As the island of knowledge grows, so does the shore of our ignorance.” (John Archibald Wheeler, American theoretical physicist, 1911-2008)
knowledge
a sword with two sharp edges
a spear with a deadly pointed end
knowledge
a source for good
a source for bad
knowledge
the opposite of ignorance
the enemy of tyranny
knowledge
a door to infinite rooms
a window to infinite mirrors
knowledge
the answer to all questions
the solution to all theories
knowledge
the light of our existence
the water for our thirst
knowledge
the engine of civilization
the hope for the future
without it we would still
be hunters and gatherers
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Author:
Alfred Peyer (Pseudonym) (
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Good write Fred.
Thanks so much orchie. Even a blind chicken will find some food if it picks long enough!
Absolutely fantastic! X
Not so sure about the 'fantastic' part, Olivia, but thank you for your kind comment!
Can I pick and choose, Fred?
Well I will anyway: 'the opposite of ignorance the enemy of tyranny'.
Beautifully constructed (that didn't take 5 - 10 mins, did it?)
Thanks also for the quote at the top - very apt.
Thanks so much Dave. You can pick and choose anytime and anywhere! The initial writing was fast, but then I spent some time thinking and tinkering.
Good write, Fred.
Mahalo Jerry! Thank you for your visit!
Good words Fred, that knowledge can be with us all but we need to use the good bits of it to move forward into a good life for all.
Andy
Thanks Andy, you are so right, but then, aren't you always? Right I mean?
it may be little known now .. but in time you will have just proved yourself write ......... U cleva fella U ...
Thanks Neville, I love your comments!
knowledge... the base for wisdom.
Well thought out post Fred.
Mahalo d a! Yes, knowledge really is the base for wisdom. Now, if we could pump that knowledge into our politicians I think we would be a lot better off!
Great write and I also like the quote. great stuff Fred.
Thanks so much Michael! I like to work with quotes as a starter sometimes.
Fantastic write my friend!
Mahalo Mizgeen! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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