Cost Quote by Francis Schaeffer
“To fail to exhibit that we take truth seriously at those points where there is a cost in our doing so, is to push the next generation in the relative, dialectical millstream that surrounds us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The New Inquisition” (1971)
Neglecting truth when costly harms future generations and stifles dialogue.
In simple terms: Ignoring costly truth harms future dialogue.
Key Takeaway
Value truth despite costs.
Themes
ethics
truth
generational impact
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- policy making
- parenting
Key Concepts
philosophy
dialectics
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you faced a costly truth?
- How to balance truth and pragmatism?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be inconvenient.
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