Bears Quote by Charles Caleb Colton
“Falsehood, like a drawing in perspective, will not bear to be examined in every point of view, because it is a good imitation of truth, as a perspective is of the reality, only in one. But truth, like that reality of which the perspective is the representation, will bear to be scrutinized in all points of view, and though examined under every situation, is one and the same.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Miscellany, 1820
Falsehood resembles a limited perspective, while truth endures scrutiny from all angles.
In simple terms: Falsehood is one‑sided; truth is universal.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth from multiple viewpoints.
Themes
truth
perspective
critical thinking
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- debates
- academic research
- personal decision making
- media analysis
- legal investigations
Key Concepts
epistemology
relativism
objectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test a belief from different perspectives?
- What biases limit your view of truth?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be uncomfortable when examined from many angles.
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