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“Truth is always in harmony with herself, and is not concerned chiefly to reveal the justice that may consist with wrong-doing.” quote by Henry David Thoreau
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“Truth is always in harmony with herself, and is not concerned chiefly to reveal the justice that may consist with wrong-doing.”

Henry David Thoreau

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Truth aligns with itself and does not aim to justify injustice; it stands independent of moral judgments about wrongdoing.

In simple terms: Truth is self-consistent, not justice‑seeking.

Key Takeaway

Seek truth without forcing moral narratives.

Themes

philosophy ethics truth justice

Mood

thoughtful philosophical instructive

Type

ethical literary

When to use this quote

  • Personal reflection
  • ethical debates
  • literary study

Key Concepts

Self‑coherence moral relativism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we separate truth from moral bias?
  • Can truth be neutral?
A Different Perspective

Truth can be used to mask injustice.

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