Knowledge Quote by Elizabeth May

““The price you pay for truth is knowledge.””

Elizabeth May

About This Quote

Source Speech: Climate Action Forum, 2021

States that truth demands knowledge, implying a cost to uncovering facts.

In simple terms: Truth requires knowledge, which costs effort.

Key Takeaway

Seek informed truth.

Themes

knowledge truth cost education politics

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

policy making
academic research
personal decision‑making

Key Concepts

information gathering critical thinking public discourse

Questions to Reflect On

What sacrifices are you willing to make for truth?
How does knowledge empower civic action?

A Different Perspective

May ignore emotional cost of truth.

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