Search for the truth is the noblest occupation of man; its publication is a duty.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Finding the truth is the highest calling, and sharing it is a responsibility.
- In plain terms
- Looking for truth is great, and telling it is your duty.
- What can you take from it?
- Commit to both discovering the truth and communicating it openly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truth are you seeking?
- How do you share what you know?
Another view
Sometimes publishing truth can have unintended negative consequences.
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