Curiosity Quote by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
“The search for truth is more precious than its possession.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Nathan the Wise, 1779
The pursuit of truth holds more value than actually possessing it, emphasizing the journey over the end.
In simple terms: Seeking truth is more valuable than having it.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize the quest for knowledge.
Themes
philosophy
truth
value
knowledge
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- personal development
Key Concepts
ethics
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is the search itself rewarding?
- How do you stay motivated in inquiry?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be elusive and costly.
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![“By profession a biologist, [Thomas Henry Huxley] covered in fact the whole field of the exact sciences, and then bulged through its four fences. Absolutely nothing was uninteresting to him. His curiosity ranged from music to theology and from philosophy to history. He didn't simply know something…” quote by H. L. Mencken](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f46/h-l-mencken-245_absolutely-nothing_by-profession-a-biologist-thomas-henry-h_5368.jpg)
