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“Certainly, truth should be strenuous and bold; but the strongest things are not always the noisiest, as any one may see who compares scolding with logic.” quote by Edwin Hubbel Chapin
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“Certainly, truth should be strenuous and bold; but the strongest things are not always the noisiest, as any one may see who compares scolding with logic.”

Edwin Hubbel Chapin

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Source Treatise: Moral Philosophy, 1887

Truth should be rigorous yet not always loud; logical reasoning can be quieter than scolding.

In simple terms: Truth can be quiet and strong.

Key Takeaway

Value thoughtful argument.

Themes

truth logic humility

Mood

thoughtful calm

Type

philosophical instructive

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • education
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

rhetoric philosophical discourse

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is silence more persuasive than shouting?
  • How can logic win over emotion?
A Different Perspective

Quiet truth may be overlooked.

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