Peter PrangeWhoever possessed knowledge not only had power over the changeable passions of people, but also power over their thinking, over their minds, hearts and souls.
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Knowledge is power, and those who have power over the changeable passions of people have power over their minds, hearts and souls. This quote from Aristotle sums up the idea that anyone who has knowledge of something has a big advantage over those who do not. People will listen to him because he is a person of great knowledge. It is a dangerous thing to have a lot of knowledge, but it is also a great gift to give away so the world can benefit from it.
Source: The Philosophers Kiss
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