Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Ignorance is the curse of God, knowledge the wing wherewith we fly to heaven. 2 Hen. VI., iv. 7.

Ignorance is the dominion of absurdity. Froude.

Ignorance is the mother of devotion. Jeremy 10 Taylor.

Ignorance is the mother of impudence. Pr.

Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star. Confucius.

Ignorance is the primary source of all misery and vice. Cousin.

Ignorance is preferable to error. Jefferson.

Ignorance never settles a question. Disraeli. 15

Ignorance shuts its eyes and believes it is right. Punch.

Ignorant of guilt, I fear not shame. Dryden.