I think the essence of wisdom is emancipation, as far as possible, from the tyranny of the here and now.

There is much pleasure to be gained in useless knowledge.

There is much pleasure ot be gained from useless knowledge.

The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge

It is not by prayer and humility that you cause things to go as you wish, but by acquiring a knowledge of natural laws

In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.