A votary of truth is often obliged to grope in the dark.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those seeking truth often face uncertainty.
- In plain terms
- People looking for truth often feel lost.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect confusion when seeking truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you struggled to find the truth?
- Is uncertainty part of learning?
Another view
Sometimes truth is clear and easy to find.
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