I also feel that although the phrase that many people like, (not
mentioned here, but relevant) -- "Knowledge is power", though
profound, is incomplete...
Knowledge must still be put into action to be considered "powerful" or
empowering.
Another way to look at that concept, is covered in an ancient Chinese
proverb:
"To know and to not do, is not to know."
Therefore, if you retain "knowledge" and do not put it into action,
then perhaps you don't fully understand the concepts or scope of value
in that knowledge.
Richard