Love Quote by Henry Fielding
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““[F]or who ever heard of a Gold-finder that had the Impudence or Folly to assert, from the ill Success of his Search, that there was no such thing as Gold in the World? Whereas the Truth-finder, having raked out that Jakes his own mind, and being there capable of tracing no Ray of Divinity, nor any thing virtuous, or good, or lovely, very fairly, honestly, and logically concludes, that no such things exist in the whole creation.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, Henry Fielding, 1749
The speaker mocks those who deny existence of virtue or divinity, claiming their failure stems from personal ignorance.
In simple terms: Denying truth shows one's own lack of insight.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions before dismissing ideas.
Themes
skepticism
philosophy
truth
humility
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- academic debate
- ethical discussions
Key Concepts
epistemology
self‑deception
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs do you dismiss without examining?
- How does personal bias shape your view of truth?
A Different Perspective
Such denial may stem from fear of confronting uncomfortable truths.
