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“Nothing shall warp me from the belief that every man is a lover of truth. There is no pure lie, no pure malignity in nature. The entertainment of the proposition of depravity is the last profligacy and profanation. There is no skepticism, no atheism but that. Could it be received into common…” quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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“Nothing shall warp me from the belief that every man is a lover of truth. There is no pure lie, no pure malignity in nature. The entertainment of the proposition of depravity is the last profligacy and profanation. There is no skepticism, no atheism but that. Could it be received into common belief, suicide would unpeople the planet.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

About This Quote

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

Belief in truth transcends lies and evil; rejecting skepticism preserves humanity's moral core.

In simple terms: Truth over lies; reject skepticism.

Key Takeaway

Hold fast to truth and moral conviction.

Themes

truth morality skepticism human nature

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • public discourse
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does you shape your view of truth?
  • Can doubt coexist with moral certainty?
A Different Perspective

Skepticism can also foster critical thinking and progress.

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