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Knowledge is power

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Doing rig/it things at right time ill the right way, produces the light results, we aspire. Time has gone, when power of sword rules the world. Even during that period, the power of sword alone never ruled, but the knowledge about enemy, knowledge, about own strength and knowledge of the right time attack always had played a crucial role in grabbing the power.

In other words, knowing what to do at what time—in what direction and how, are the various parameters that leads to sure success. Knowing the timings well, knowing our goals well, knowing our strengths and weaknesses well and shape them, in right direction, we can achieve what we aspire to achieve. Knowledge gives power to mobilize the things in right direction and so it is said that knowledge is power.

If one ventures to establish any business, wishes to achieve any goal, he must acquire full knowledge of all the things including his own limitations and weaknesses. Knowledge gives one capacity and capabilities to know the result of his actions. probability of success and failure, propriety of his venture and so knowledge is said to be a power.

For a country knowledge about its friends and foes, knowledge about the capabilities of its enemies is very important. In the present world scenario many satellites and spy aircrafts are deployed for the purpose of gaining maximum knowledge of activities going on in other countries. A country having the maximum and accurate knowledge of other countries can use them for its advantage, it is the 'Knowledge' that rules the world.

Knowledge means knowing the things in an appropriate and better way. A man of knowledge can understand the circumstances more wisely, so can decided the things favorably. Knowledge inspired confidence. Courage, to act at a right time. A man of knowledge possesses immense influence in society. He has the capacity to lead the society, mould the society in a positive direction, keep away the society from the many social evils. A man of knowledge can turn the sleeping people into a thundering force.

Whatever the inventions and discoveries, are seen today, from need to the jet planes are the result of proper use of knowledge. Human being is the only creature who can use his brain wisely, rationally, selectively, and can do wonders. It is the magic of knowledge man walked on the moon, man has been exploring the secretes of solar planets, like Mars, Jupiter, Septum etc. Many incurable diseases in the past are no more incurable today. The progress made by the man in the field of surgery, medicine, meteorology, bio-technology and all fields of science and technologies are because of the power of knowledge.

The advancement in genetic engineering has put the man equivalent to God. The cloning of sheep has been done successfully with the sheer power of knowledge.

No doubt knowledge is an immense power yet we could say without perseverance, dedication, devotion to the cause, knowledge alone can't do. Knowledge can be acquired through reading and listening making regular practice through experience all that require, devotion, dedication of high order.

Taking steps in right direction at the right time is possible with right knowledge of every small and big things. Knowing what to do, when to do, how to do, is the key of success. Use your knowledge under the prevailing circumstance and decide the things, success is yours. One has total power over his attitude, outlook and aptitude- One should think positive and act decisively, one can turn the table to his advantage.

Every super brain, every super personality have used his wisdom, and knowledge with perseverance. Dedication and hard work to achieve the success. The power enjoyed by any persons comes from the knowledge he acquired and by using that knowledge in right direction.

The inventions and discoveries of present day may look simple to a common man as he can't judge the use of knowledge and hard work behind every invention and discovery. The present revolution in communication. Information and Technology, has changed the lives of everybody. Computer is being used in all walks of life. Use of internet has shrank the world into a small room. All these inventions are the result of effective use of knowledge with hard work and devotion. Curiosity is the mother of knowledge. Unless you have intensions or craving to know anything you can't gain any new knowledge. All the advancement in science and technology have been possible with the curiousness of human being.

The mysteries and secrets of space has baffled and intrigued the scientists since time immemorial. It was the incessant quest to know more, the invention of telescope, spacecraft took place and see the gradual acquiring of knowledge have made it possible for man to explore the planets like Mars, Moon, Saturn etc.

Today USA is the only superpower in the world, it is because of the knowledge she had acquired and using that knowledge for into advancement. Knowledge undisputedly gives power and strength, put knowledge alone can't make one mighty. Knowledge and using the knowledge in right direction with untiring spirit and full devotion, makes a man the most powerful.

 Knowledge can be acquired, enhanced through reading. Reading is the key to gain more knowledge. Napolean once remarked," Show me a family of readers and I will show you the people who move the world." All learned, successful and powerful men have been great readers. Again through our readings, we can get to know the lives of great and successful men, the problem they faced and the means to overcome them. Often their biographies give us a clue to solving our problems.

In times of adversity, danger, misfortune, a man of knowledge proves to be a man of resources. He can overcome the problems with his knowledge- No knowledge is better than the knowledge of self. Knowing oneself means. mast canzone’s passions and control ling one’ straits and faculties. Thus knowledge gives one immense power, so rightly said, 'Knowledge is Power

 

Vocabulary

1. crucial—critical, decisive, pivotal, deciding, determining. 2. grabbing—grasp, clutch, snatch. 3. mobilize—assemble, prepare, gather- 4. venture—adventure, risk, hard, peril, stake, chance. 5. propriety—aptness, suitability, advisability. 6. scenario—plot, outline, synopsis, situation. 7. spy—secret agent, intelligence agent, counterintelligence agent. 8. deployed—marshal, dispose, extend, expand, array. 9. immense—gigantic, tremendous, enormous. 10. prevailing—prevalent, general, current, rife, popular, common. 11- shrank—contract, shrive!, shorten, narrow. 12. Curiosity—interest, concern, regard, inquiring mind. 13. baffled—confused. Puzzled, perplexed. 14. intrigued—attracted. absorbed, captivated. 15. adversity—misfortune, reverse, trouble. 16- passions—lust, craving, appetite, amorousness.


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