Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quoteShare via Email Print this Page Daily Quotes Archives2023-01-16 Jan 16, 2023The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.~ James MadisonThe rising power of the United States in world affairs ... requires, not a more compliant press, but a relentless barrage of facts and criticism ... Our job in this age, as I see it, is not to serve as cheerleaders for our side ... but to help the largest possible number of people to see the realities.~ James RestonI think the greatest single enemy is the misuse of information, the perversion of truth in the hands of terribly skillful people.~ John le Carré Jan 13, 2023A society committed to the search for truth must give protection to, and set a high value upon, the independent and original mind, however angular, however rasping, however, socially unpleasant it may be; for it is upon such minds in large measure, that the effective search for truth depends.~ Caryl Parker HaskinsWhile birds can fly, only humans can argue. Argument is the affirmation of our being. It is the principal instrument of human intercourse. Without argument the species would perish. As a subtle suggestion, it is the means by which we aid another. As a warning, it steers us from danger. As exposition, it teaches. As an expression of creativity, it is the gift of ourselves. As a protest, it struggles for justice. As a reasoned dialogue, it resolves disputes. As an assertion of self, it engenders respect. As an entreaty of love, it expresses our devotion As a plea, it generates mercy. As charismatic oration it moves multitudes and changes history. We must argue -- to help, to warn, to lead, to love, to create, to learn, to enjoy justice, to be.~ Gerry Spence Jan 12, 2023Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions that differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.~ Albert EinsteinThe truth doesn't sell. It is high in supply, but low in demand.~ Eric SchaubMen willingly believe what they wish.~ Gaius Julius Caesar Jan 11, 2023There's nothing so absurd that if you repeat it often enough, people will believe it.~ William JamesFinding the occasional straw of truth awash in a great ocean of confusion and bamboozle requires intelligence, vigilance, dedication and courage. But if we don't practice these tough habits of thought, we cannot hope to solve the truly serious problems that face us -- and we risk becoming a nation of suckers, up for grabs by the next charlatan who comes along.~ Carl SaganIn order that all men might be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it.~ Dr. Samuel Johnson Jan 10, 2023We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth... For my part, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst; and to provide for it.~ Patrick HenryStrange times are these in which we live when old and young are taught in falsehood's school. And the one man who dares to tell the truth is called at once a lunatic and fool.~ PlatoNothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and consciencious stupidity.~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Previous week's quotes Next week's quotes Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print