Data Quote by Kofi Annan
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating,”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations, Kofi Annan, 2005
Information empowers people, while knowledge provides the ability to act freely.
In simple terms: Knowledge empowers; information frees.
Key Takeaway
Seek both knowledge and information.
Themes
education
empowerment
freedom
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- schools
- policy making
- personal development
Key Concepts
information theory
knowledge management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we turn information into actionable knowledge?
- What barriers prevent knowledge from being liberating?
A Different Perspective
Information alone may not lead to action.
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