Art Quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater
“Kiss the hand of him who can renounce what he has publicly taught when convicted of his error, and who, with heartfelt joy, embraces truth, though with the sacrifice of favourite opinions.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: On the Nature of Truth, 1765
One should renounce taught doctrines when proven wrong, joyfully embracing truth even at the cost of cherished opinions.
In simple terms: Give up false beliefs when shown wrong, and truth truth truth...acceptaccept truth truth when; even sacrifice cherished opinions.
Key Takeaway
Be open to correcting mistakes and valuing truth over ego.
Themes
humility
truth
growth
Mood
introspective
challenging
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal reflection
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Intellectual honesty
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- What belief might you need to reconsider?
- How do you handle losing a cherished opinion?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated beliefs can be painful.
![“Keep at it. Persistence does pay dividends. But there is a catch; you gotta believe it before manifestation will validate conviction as [your] truth. And sacrifice is a required path to fulfillment.” quote by T.F. Hodge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/82c/t-f-hodge-1725_belief_keep-at-it-persistence-does-pay-dividend_1536602.jpg)
