Scientia potentia est that with knowledge or education, one's potential or abilities in life will certainly increase. Having and sharing knowledge is widely recognized as the basis for improving one's reputation and influence, thus power. This phrase may also be used as a justification for a reluctance to share information when a person believes that withholding knowledge can deliver to that person some forms of advantage. Another interpretation is that the only true power is knowledge, as everything (including any achievement) is derived from it. Terry Brooks. "First King of Shannara" Ballantine. C. 1996 Scientia potentia est The phrase "scientia potentia est"" (or
Delenda Est Delenda Est "Delenda Est" is a science fiction short story by American writer Poul Anderson, part of his Time Patrol series. It was originally published in "The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction" of December 1955. It was first reprinted in the first edition of the "Time Patrol" series collection "Guardians of Time" (Ballantine Books; September 1960). It was also a selection in the alternate history anthology "Worlds of Maybe" (Thomas Nelson; 1970) edited by Robert Silverberg. The title alludes to the Latin phrase "Carthago delenda est" ("Carthage must be destroyed") from the Third Punic War. Renegade time travelers meddle