For generations, many people have known that Jefferson fathered children by Sally Hemings, ... The much publicized results of DNA tests several years ago simply corroborate what had been common knowledge. Over the years, certain highly regarded scholars defended Jefferson's 'purity,' categorically denying claims that there had been a sexual relationship between master and slave. Since those 'revelations,' some of them have retreated from their former position of 'It didn't happen' only to insist that the affair between Hemings and Jefferson was an exception. But in fact such affairs, far from being exceptional, were fairly commonplace. That's part of what I wanted to convey by 'the American way' of the title.
Wisdom & Knowledge Quotes (5423 Quotes)
Someday, in the distant future, our grandchildren's grandchildren will develop a new equivalent of our classrooms. They will spend many hours in front of boxes with fires glowing within. May they have the wisdom to know the difference between light and knowledge.
Not engaging in ignorance is wisdom.
If he does not wish for his own success by unfair means, then he is good, wise, and virtuous.
Law enforcement is helpless, ... It's not like Israeli fighters who train every day for every contingency. Conventional law enforcement just can't match the skills needed. Besides, you can't trust law enforcement to keep your secrets from becoming public knowledge.
Wise fear, you know, Forbids the robbing of a foe But what, to serve our private ends, forbids the cheating of our friends.
Librarians are an essential and vital bridge to the reader, ... As book lovers, librarians introduce readers to books every day. I think it's essential that librarians accentuate reading for pleasure and have a solid understanding, respect, even affection for popular fiction.
Converse, converse, CONVERSE, with living men, face to face, mind to mindthat is one of the best sources of knowledge.
They who would combat general authority with particular opinion, must first establish themselves a reputation of understanding better than other men.
Dr. Nat, as she is affectionately known, is at the forefront of the innovative thinking being done at Hitachi Consulting. We are helping our clients better understand their customers by creating a single view of customer data, using analytics to turn data into knowledge, and using that knowledge to develop a great customer experience. Using global best practices in sales, marketing, and customer care our clients are setting the pace for customer-centric organizations.
I love tranquil solitude,
And such society
As is quiet, wise, and good: -
Between thee and me
What diff'rence?
... we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it's not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance.
There is an admiration which is the daughter of knowledge
This president has a real pattern of defying conventional wisdom.
I am thrilled to have Kevin Smith as both an actor in Southland Tales as well as having his involvement in the prequel graphic novels for Southland Tales. The novels will give the die-hard fans more of an understanding of the back-story leading up the film's theatrical release.
He doesn't shy away from issues of importance. I think he thinks through things and presents what he feels is a legitimate Christian understanding, not that he says it's the only one.
Again and again, we hear and tell stories we read and write and understand loads of knowledge, but still, desires increase day and night, and the disease of egotism fills us with corruption.
Understanding is a two-way street.
Allah enjoins you concerning your children The male shall have the equal of the portion of two females then if they are more than two females, they shall have two-thirds of what the deceased has left, and if there is one, she shall have the half and as for his parents, each of them shall have the sixth of what he has left if he has a child, but if he has no child and (only) his two parents inherit him, then his mother shall have the third but if he has brothers, then his mother shall have the sixth after (the payment of) a bequest he may have bequeathed or a debt your parents and your children, you know not which of them is the nearer to you in usefulness this is an ordinance from Allah Surely Allah is Knowing, Wise.
I've gone through a lot of trial and error to find what works and what doesn't, ... With that comes an understanding of how to offer the same opportunities to other artists.
And be not weak hearted in pursuit of the enemy if you suffer pain, then surely they (too) suffer pain as you suffer pain, and you hope from Allah what they do not hope and Allah is Knowing, Wise.
Each department of knowledge passes through three stages. The theoretic stage; the theological stage and the metaphysical or abstract stage.
Zeal without knowledge is fire without light.
Seven gifts my mother gave me 1. The gift of right if mamma saw a wrong she righted it. 2. The gift of friendliness making people happier than they were before 3. The gift of rose-colored vision mamma liked for the flowers, not the weeds. 4. The gift of fun mamma gave us the best gift a mother can her time. 5. The gift of understanding she was always trying to solve peoples problems or at least listen to them. 6. The gift of thoughtfulness she didnt wait for something special, she just did kind acts any time she saw the need. 7. The gift of respect when you help to inch your fellow man along on that struggle to dignity, he loves you for it. Seven gifts I could list seven hundred gifts my mother gave me. Gifts not boxed and ribboned. Not always noticed or even appreciated at the time. But a part of us. Forever.
To understand reality is not the same as to know about outward events. It is to perceive the essential nature of things. The best-informed man is not necessarily the wisest. Indeed there is a danger that precisely in the multiplicity of his knowledge he will lose sight of what is essential. But on the other hand, knowledge of an apparently trivial detail quite often makes it possible to see into the depth of things. And so the wise man will seek to acquire the best possible knowledge about events, but always without becoming dependent upon this knowledge. To recognize the
To my understanding, some people wish not to have this program built in our neighborhood. Although many of 'you' might not think that we are interested, there are people like me that differ. ... The community needs to know more about what's in our water, food and air. A place like this can be a factor that changes the way we live and look at things.
I don't think we ever can understand anyone else's life completely, period. But a willingness to truly enter into the possibility of understanding it is amazing in itself. And I got a window, just a peek, into a world that I never had access to, and it was a privilege and it was life-changing, and I just appreciate that.
Like all our volunteer committee chairs, Alan Silverman has devoted an enormous amount of his time to this year's AES Convention program. The workshops he has developed reflect this combination of knowledge and dedication, and we greatly appreciate his effort.
Bankers know that history is inflationary and that money is the last thing a wise man will hoard.
Only when the man of the Sacred Self will look astounded at how awful his Destiny and that of the mankind would have been if it were not for the vanity, he will find out that nothing can be truly known, that the only true knowledge is finding out that everything is non-knowledge. The inexistence of the vanity would have been probably the worst crime of the divinity, because vanity is the mans priciest asset, because it is his meaning, his true pathWhat would have happened if this path had lead to anything else and not to vanity What would have happened if this path, this meaning of man, would have knocked on a certain door of destiny, on whose address was no longer written Vanity Man would have not been free anymore he would have been the slave of his own eternal meaning. The man would have been dominated by the divinity of the meaning because every meaning of man finally leads to its divinity. In any case, the man was sentenced to be a salve forever.
She has a wisdom beyond her years. But what I love about her most is that she is a girl. Her playfulness and her appreciation for where she is, is so strong that it re-inspires you. She has a beautiful imagination, and she believes the circumstances of the characters. She's in the moment, and she has great instincts, and she works hard. It's not just instinct. She's brilliant.
The rule has been on the books a number of years and only been enforced sporadically at best, to our knowledge. We think this exceeds what is reasonable in governing the conduct of players on the court.
I'll be wearing a space suit, and a cowboy hat would not be a wise fashion accessory.
One of the things I heard in today's meeting, no one had any knowledge that there was going to be a shooting on that specific day.
Effective use of Braille is as important to the blind as independent mobility, knowledge in the use of adaptive technology, and the core belief that equality, opportunity and security are truly possible for all people who are blind.
Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch.
He's done everything. He brings age, wisdom, confidence. He played lights out last week.
Some coaches pray for wisdom. I pray for 260-pound tackles. They'll give me plenty of wisdom.
I felt they acted frivolously because entry into the European Union implies a minimum of understanding for the others,
The dichotomy between the knowledge of the death and destruction that was going around us, yet the call to prayer, which is a spiritual peaceful moment - and it was beautiful - it was very different,
I don't believe that economic and cultural interaction automatically brings greater peace and understanding, although it may help in that regard.
If men of knowledge, men of power and men of wealth come together and there is no difference of opinion among them, then the nation is bound to prosper.
What we really wanted to do was make them feel comfortable. Put a smile on their faces, ... So we'd laugh and joke. They were very understanding. They were very easygoing. Some of them said they had never seen something this serious, this bad. They would never think something like this could happen in their own country.
The best thing that can come with success is the knowledge that it is nothing to long for.
A truth of the gospel is not a truth until you live it. You do not really believe in tithing until you pay it. The word of wisdom to you is not a truth of the gospel until you keep it. The Sabbath day is not a holy day unless you observe it.... A friend is not a friend unless you defend him.
Without wisdom, knowledge is more stupid than ignorance.
To our knowledge, everything in the city and county is going good.
I had hoped we would win a majority with our party alone, but we did even better than that, ... I thank the nation for its support and understanding.
Women always excel men in that sort of wisdom which comes from experience. To be a woman is in itself a terrible experience.