"Scientia est potentia" is carved into the beam in my 1680's office.

Liberty Quotes have been working overtime for the past three - four days; thank you for bringing this series of meaningful and occasionally humorous quotes to mind. As a John Clarke scholar, I particularly enjoy viewing the various thoughts of those who transacted our Bill of Rights and Constitution. Thank you

Complex and over-stated, this writer's derivation cannot shine without a suitable context; the seeds were blown far from the tree in this case and should they find fertile soil, should they grow, what will there perceived issue be? Still, the quote is quite a genuine observation well captured. Thank you, it was worth the read.