Truth is the trial of itself And needs no other touch, And purer than the purest gold, Refine it ne'er so much.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Truth is self-validating and requires no external proof to be pure.
- In plain terms
- Truth does not need testing because it is already perfect.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust in truth without needing constant verification.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you need proof to believe in something?
- How do you know truth?
Another view
Some truths do require evidence to be accepted by others.
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