Clifford says, "It is the sense of power attached to a sense of knowledge that makes men desirous of believing, and hopeful for enlightenment."

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This quote is actually from William Kingdon Clifford's essay "The Ethics of Belief," where he discusses the morality of belief and the importance of evidence for holding beliefs. Clifford did not specifically mention a "sense of power" attached to knowledge in this context.

Clifford Says, "It Is the Sense of Power Attached to a Sense