Truth Quote by John Stuart Mill
““The real advantage which truth has, consists in this, that when an opinion is true, it may be extinguished once, twice or many times, but in the course of ages there will generally found person to rediscover it, until some of its reappearances falls on a time when from favourable circumstances it escapes persecution until it has made such head as to withstand all subsequent attempts to suppress it.””
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Essay on Liberty, 1859
Truth persists through history despite suppression; it resurfaces when conditions allow.
In simple terms: Truth endures and reappears.
Key Takeaway
Support truth and resist censorship.
Themes
truth
history
perseverance
freedom of speech
Mood
reflective
serious
hopeful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- legal reforms
- social movements
- media reporting
Key Concepts
philosophy
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect truth?
- What role does dissent play?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be distorted or manipulated.
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