Knowledge is Power Introduction — Knowledge possessed by leaned and the wise. Knowledge leads to wisdom, respect and consequently power. Historical facts in support. The new era makes knowledge a premium. Conclusion — Essence of Power. Knowledge is the exclusive preserve of the learned and the wise. They are thus able to use this very effectively for acquiring power for themselves or for helping others stay in power. This is so, for with knowledge comes wisdom, that is the domain of only a few. Lord Tennyson was thus right, when he said, "Knowledge comes but wisdom lingers". Not only does knowledge make one wise, but it also makes one more articulate, humane and modest. Such people are able to explain their point of view very convincingly and dynamically, that attracting a huge following. They have the knack of sensing people's nerves and use their material skills to elicit the desired response from them. We have in this class th...