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Knowledge is power

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  1. The more one knows, the more one will be able to control events. This sentence is found in the works of Francis Bacon (see also Bacon).

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Knowledge is power, and this species of knowledge is no exception.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

There’s truth in the old idiom: Knowledge is power.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2025

Knowledge is power, and the equitable distribution of knowledge is inseparable from other forms of equality.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2023

Knowledge is power on Wall Street, and investing pros have the reputation of being the most knowledgeable.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2021

Knowledge is power: but how to use it?

From Two Years Ago, Volume I by Kingsley, Charles

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