On doit exiger de moi que je cherche la verite, mais non que je la trouve.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The duty is to seek truth not necessarily to find it.
- In plain terms
- Search for truth but do not demand results.
- What can you take from it?
- Value the search for truth over finding it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the search more important than the result?
- What is the goal of inquiry?
Another view
It may discourage people from seeking definite answers.
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