On the surface, this statement suggests that acquiring information is the primary means to overcome obstacles and achieve success. It implies that a lack of understanding is the root of limitation, and with enough facts and data, any problem can be solved.

Within the Hermetic tradition, however, 'knowledge' (gnosis) refers to a far more profound, intuitive, and direct apprehension of the divine and the cosmos. It is not mere intellectual accumulation but an inner illumination, a recognition of your own divine nature and your connection to the All. The Hermetic texts, such as the Corpus Hermeticum, speak of this gnosis as the path to spiritual awakening and freedom from the illusions of the material world. This knowledge is not learned from books alone but is revealed through contemplation, self-mastery, and alignment with the principles of the universe, like the axiom 'As above, so below.' True knowledge, in this context, is the realization of your own divine spark, which inherently possesses the power to transcend limitations.

In your life: Seek not just facts, but understanding of the underlying principles governing your experiences, and recognize the divine potential within yourself.