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Knowledge
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The phrase “knowledge is power” is often attributed to Francis Bacon, from his Meditationes Sacrae (1597).
Thomas Jefferson used the phrase in his correspondence on at least four occasions, each time in connection with the establishment of a state university in Virginia.
In an 1817 letter to George Ticknor, Jefferson equated knowledge with power, safety, and happiness:
[T]his last establishment [a state university] will probably be within a mile of Charlottesville, and four from Monticello, if the system should be adopted at all by our legislature who meet within a week from this time. my hopes however are kept in check by the ordinary character of our state legislatures, the members of which do not generally possess information enough to perceive the important truths, that knowledge is power, that knowledge is safety, and that knowledge is happiness.
In two 1820 letters to Joseph Cabell, Jefferson again emphasized the importance of knowledge:
Kentucky, our daughter, planted since Virginia was a distinguished state, has a university, with 14. professors & upwards of 200 students. … all the states but our own are sensible that knowledge is power.[3]
[I]t is unquestionable that [Virginia] has more influence in our confederacy than any other state in it. whence this ascendancy? from her attention to education unquestionably. there can be no stronger proof that knowledge is power and that ignorance is weakness.
Continuing to write on the subject of a state university, Jefferson referred to the power of knowledge in an 1821 letter to John Taylor:
[Northeastern] seminaries are no longer proper for Southern or Western students. the signs of the times admonish us to call them home. if knowledge is power, we should look to its advancement at home, where no resource of power will be unwanting.
Knead: The Heart of Bread Making
To strengthen gluten strands and incorporate air, giving bread its structure.
“Knead” refers to the hands-on process of manipulating and working dough to develop its gluten structure. This action is pivotal in bread-making, as it ensures the dough becomes elastic and smooth, leading to bread with the desired texture and crumb. Whether you’re making a rustic loaf or a delicate pastry, kneading is a step that can’t be skipped.
Signs of Proper Kneading:
- Dough becomes smooth, elastic, and passes the “windowpane test” (stretching a small piece thinly without it tearing).
- Tools: While hands are traditional, stand mixers with dough hooks can also be used.
Cooking Tip:
Over-kneading can make bread tough, while under-kneading can result in a dense loaf. Finding the right balance is key.
