An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it. Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self sustained.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Truth remains valid regardless of public opinion or how many people believe it.
- In plain terms
- Truth does not need support to be true.
- What can you take from it?
- Stand by the truth even when unpopular.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truths do you hold alone?
- Does truth change with opinion?
Another view
Truth is sometimes subjective or hard to define.
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