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Quote by Francis Bacon
“Knowledge itself is a power.”
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The quote presents knowledge as a form of strength or influence. Understanding how something works can help a person make informed choices, solve problems, and act with greater control. It treats learning as valuable not only because it informs us, but because it increases what we are able to do.
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- The Works of Francis Bacon, Volume 1: Meditationes Sacrae
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