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Ancient greek Quote by Dean Koontz

“The wisdom of the most sagacious ancient Greeks, the wisdom of the most perceptive rabbis of ancient Canaan, and all the parables of Christ teach us to believe not in justice, but in truth. In a world of rampant lying, where so many lies are used to inflame passions and justify false grievances…” quote by Dean Koontz
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““The wisdom of the most sagacious ancient Greeks, the wisdom of the most perceptive rabbis of ancient Canaan, and all the parables of Christ teach us to believe not in justice, but in truth. In a world of rampant lying, where so many lies are used to inflame passions and justify false grievances, the indiscriminate pursuit of justice leads sooner or later to insanity, mass murder, and the ruin of entire civilizations.””

Dean Koontz

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Truth Seekers, 2020

Truth, not justice, should be the ultimate goal; chasing justice alone can cause chaos and destruction.

In simple terms: Prioritize truth over justice to avoid societal collapse.

Key Takeaway

Seek truth before demanding justice.

Themes

ethics truth justice society

Mood

critical concerned

Type

philosophical cautionary

When to use this quote

  • legal reform
  • media reporting
  • education
  • activism
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

philosophy morality politics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the dangers of valuing justice over truth?
  • How can societies balance truth and justice?
A Different Perspective

Justice without truth can be weaponized and harmful.

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