To follow imperfect, uncertain, or corrupted traditions, in order to avoid erring in our own judgment, is but to exchange one danger for another.
Richard WhatelyRead
It is one thing to wish to have truth on our side, and another to wish sincerely to be on the side of truth.
Interpretation
Wishing for truth is different from genuinely seeking it.
This quote emphasizes the importance of not just desiring to have truth in one's arguments, but rather prioritizing a sincere commitment to understanding and aligning with the truth itself. It suggests that true wisdom lies in the earnest pursuit of truth, rather than merely using it as a tool to support our own biases or beliefs.
In practice
This quote can be used in a debate to highlight the importance of honesty in discussions.
To follow imperfect, uncertain, or corrupted traditions, in order to avoid erring in our own judgment, is but to exchange one danger for another.
A man who gives his children habits of industry provides for them better than by giving them fortune.
He who is not aware of his ignorance will be only misled by his knowledge.
In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
I know, perhaps as well as anyone, what depression means, and what it is to feel myself sinking lower and lower. Yet at the worst, when I reach the lowest depths, I have an inward peace which no pain or depression can in the least disturb. Trusting in Jesus Christ my Savior, there is still a blessed quietness in the deep caverns of my soul.
I am bound to tell what I am told, but not in every case to believe it.
As women, we are constantly criticising and judging ourselves in terms of our body, how we dress, what profession we take up, how we fare in that. Indian women are gifted with certain body types and features, which is healthy, and we should accept that.
Oh, I see;" said the Tin Woodman. "But, after all, brains are not the best things in the world." Have you any?" enquired the Scarecrow. No, my head is quite empty," answered the Woodman; "but once I had brains, and a heart also; so, having tried them both, I should much rather have a heart.
My confidence is that there will for a long time be virtue and good sense enough in our countrymen to correct abuses.
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