Sydney Smith: Every increase of knowledge may possibly render depravity more depraved, as well as it may increase the strength of virt

Every increase of knowledge may possibly render depravity more depraved, as well — Sydney Smith

Every increase of knowledge may possibly render depravity more depraved, as well as it may increase the strength of virtue. It is in itself only power; and its value depends on its application.

Sydney Smith

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