I would not give a penny for your love to the truth if it…
““I would not give a penny for your love to the truth if it is not accompanied with a hearty hatred of error.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love for truth must be paired with a strong dislike for falsehood; otherwise it lacks conviction.
In simple terms: Truth needs a hatred of error.
Seek truth, reject error.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious study
- personal belief
- ethical decisions
- debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What errors do you tolerate in your beliefs?
- How does hatred of error shape moral actions?
Blind love can ignore harmful falsehoods.