Few revolutions succeed, and when they do, you often discover they did not gain what you hoped for, and you condemn yourself to perpetual fear, as the parties you defeated may always regain power and work for your ruin.
Francesco GuicciardiniRead
I am neither Jew nor Gentile, Mohammedan nor Theist; I am but a member of the human family, and would accept of truth by whomsoever offered -- that truth which we can all find, if we will but seek in things, not in words; in nature, not in human imagination; in our own hearts, not in temples made with hands.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of universal truths found through personal experience and nature, rather than through religious or cultural divisions.
Frances Wright's quote expresses the notion that human identity should transcend religious and ethnic affiliations, highlighting a shared humanity. It advocates for seeking truth in lived experiences and the natural world rather than relying on the constructs of language and traditional institutions. Wright encourages individuals to explore their own hearts and the reality around them to find genuine truth and understanding.
Themes
TruthHumanityNatureExperiencePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be suitable for a speech on unity and acceptance at a cultural event.
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