Beautiful Quote by Anatole France
“Truth possesses within herself a penetrating force, unknown alike to error and falsehood. I say 'truth' and you understand my meaning. For the beautiful words truth and justice need not to be defined in order to be understood in their true sense.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard, 1881
Truth exerts an undeniable force that transcends falsehood and error.
In simple terms: Truth is powerful.
Key Takeaway
Respect and seek truth.
Themes
truth
justice
philosophy
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal advocacy
- journalism
- scientific research
Key Concepts
epistemology
moral realism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does truth influence justice?
- What obstacles hinder truth’s impact?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be suppressed by power.
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