The gang serves lies, the passionate Man plays his part; the cold passion for truth Hunts in no pack.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gangs rely on lies and crowds, while the individual pursuit of truth is solitary and cold.
- In plain terms
- Lies need a crowd, but truth is sought alone.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek truth alone even if it is harder than joining a group.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you sacrifice to find truth?
- Do you prefer crowds or solitude?
Another view
Sometimes truth needs a community to be understood.
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