Not only does knowledge make one wise, but is also makes him more articulate, humane and modest. Thus we find that such people are able to explain their point of view very convincingly and dynamically thus attracting a huge following. They have the knack of sensing people’s nerves and use their oratorical skills to elicit the desired response from them. We have in this class the politicians and leaders of today who owe their power to this art of knowledge. However, for the people with literacy or religious bent of mind, knowledge makes them modest and humane. They are thus able to rise above the ordinary, being the enlightened class or the intelligentsia to whom the ordinary people look up to. The saints, sages and learned men come in this class around whom the society resolves. With knowledge comes respect and consequently power. Such people are able to command the respect of the masses and even the government of the day, looks unto them for their advice in solving contentious and tricky issues. It is because of this we find such people occupying positions of power either in the bureaucracy or in the government.

There is no denying the fact that knowledge is power and this comes from extensive reading, which makes one reason the pros and the cons before taking a decision. It is this aspect of weighing and considering that sets apart a man of knowledge. He is thus able to command power, for his actions are justified and supported with reasoning. Therein lies the essence of his power.