I know not any crime so great that a man could contrive to…
“I know not any crime so great that a man could contrive to commit as poisoning the sources of eternal truth.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
No crime is so great that a man could poison the sources of eternal truth.
In simple terms: No crime can corrupt ultimate truth.
Protect truth at all costs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism
- education
- politics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define “eternal truth”?
- What protects truth today?
Truth can be subjective.