Duration Quote by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
“Duration is not a test of true or false.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Gift from the Sea, 1955
The length of something does not determine its truth; duration is not a test of validity.
In simple terms: Time doesn’t prove truth.
Key Takeaway
Judge ideas by merit, not age.
Themes
truth
time
evaluation
philosophy
Mood
analytical
contemplative
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- historical analysis
- personal beliefs
Key Concepts
Epistemology
critical thinking
logic
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess the validity of long‑standing beliefs?
- What criteria outweigh longevity?
A Different Perspective
Long‑standing ideas can be flawed.
