A votary of truth must exercise the greatest caution.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those committed to truth must be extremely careful in their actions.
- In plain terms
- Be very careful if you seek truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Exercise caution when pursuing truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does it mean to seek truth?
- How careful should you be?
Another view
Excessive caution might hinder progress.
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