My mother used to say 'knowledge is power' - especially when I was complaining about school work. I later heard the phrase altered to 'knowledge is potential', where the power is available and lurking in the wings, and I like that better.
I believe it means that nothing in life is handed to you simply because you show up, for example, at school and get some decent grades. And by extrapolation you find it's what you choose to do with your potential that counts. Given that I was brought up in a libertarian household, this point strikes an important chord with me.
I hope the girls can understand this fact of life, and not have its implications weigh on them in a negative way. I don't mean that it's a negative thing if you don't turn out (or elect to be) a Type A person who rises to stardom in the field of your choice, (God knows I haven't). Rather, it means that you have the ability to create whatever power you want to have. Gather knowledge, and you have the potential to do anything, at your own discretion. You are in complete control, and at the mercy of no one.
Obviously the flip side is that you're not entitled to anything just by existing, but with limitless power at your beck and call, who cares? The world is your oyster, now LEARN and devour it!
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