Calmness Quote by Frederick William Robertson
“He who seeks truth must be content with a lonely, little-trodden path. If he cannot worship her till she has been canonized by the shouts of the multitude, he must take his place with the members of that wretched crowd who shouted for two long hours, "Great is Diana of the Ephesians!" till truth, reason, and calmness were all drowned in noise.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sermon on Truth, 19th century England
Truth often requires solitary pursuit; popular acclaim can drown reason and calm.
In simple terms: Truth may be lonely; crowds can drown it.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth even if it means walking alone.
Themes
truth
solitude
crowd influence
reason
calm
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- academic research
- ethical decision making
- public speaking
- creative writing
Key Concepts
philosophy
social dynamics
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value truth over approval?
- How does solitude affect your reasoning?
A Different Perspective
Crowd pressure may cause self‑censorship or fear of isolation.
