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“As ten millions of circles can never make a square, so the united voice of myriads cannot lend the smallest foundation to falsehood.” quote by Oliver Goldsmith
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“As ten millions of circles can never make a square, so the united voice of myriads cannot lend the smallest foundation to falsehood.”

Oliver Goldsmith

About This Quote

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

Collective falsehoods cannot be built on many small lies; truth requires a solid foundation.

In simple terms: Many lies cannot form truth.

Key Takeaway

Value truth over false consensus.

Themes

truth logic integrity communication

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • media analysis
  • education

Key Concepts

philosophy critical thinking rhetoric

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify information in crowds?
  • What foundations support factual discourse?
A Different Perspective

Truth may be dismissed by majority.

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