Knowledge Quote by Samuel Smiles
“Knowledge conquered by labor becomes a possession -a property entirely our own.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “Self‑Help”, 1859
Labor turns knowledge into personal property, emphasizing work as the source of true ownership.
In simple terms: Work makes knowledge yours.
Invest effort to claim knowledge as your own.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- education
- skill acquisition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you apply effort to acquire expertise?
- What knowledge do you consider public good?
Not all knowledge can be owned; some is communal.