History records no more gallant struggle than that of humanity against the truth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humanity often resists uncomfortable truths more than any other struggle.
- In plain terms
- People fight hard to avoid admitting the truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Humans often resist the truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truth are you avoiding?
Another view
Sometimes ignorance is chosen for peace rather than struggle.
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