Truth, crushed to earth, shall rise again; The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Truth will survive and rise again, but error dies even with followers.
- In plain terms
- Truth lasts forever; error fails eventually.
- What can you take from it?
- Truth outlasts lies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does truth always win?
- How long does error last?
Another view
Sometimes lies spread faster than truth.
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