J'aime fort la verite, mais je n'aime point du tout le martyre.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Truth is valued, but suffering for it is not.
- In plain terms
- Love truth but avoid martyrdom for it.
- What can you take from it?
- Value truth but avoid unnecessary suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is truth worth suffering for?
- How much do you risk?
Another view
Sometimes standing for truth requires sacrifice.
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