Knowledge is power

Cultural

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).

Example Sentences

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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, and we are here to empower you.

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2018

Knowledge is power, when it is wisely assorted, assimilated and immediately employed; as is the water of a river, when it is used to produce electric power.

From The Choctaw Freedmen and The Story of Oak Hill Industrial Academy by Flickinger, Robert Elliott

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