Advantage 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 be found persons to rediscover it”
About This Quote
Source Essay: On Liberty, 1859
Truth endures because it is rediscovered across ages; false opinions fade when truth reemerges.
In simple terms: Truth persists, falsehoods fade.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth, be open to rediscovery.
Themes
truth
knowledge
history
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- academic research
- public discourse
- media literacy
Key Concepts
Epistemology
philosophy of science
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths have you rediscovered?
- How do you verify information?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be suppressed temporarily.
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