Body Quote by Laurence Sterne
“So often has my judgment deceived me in my life, that I always suspect it, right or wrong,--at least I am seldom hot upon cold subjects. For all this, I reverence truth as much as any body; andif a man will but take me by the hand, and go quietly and search for itI'll go to the world's end with him:MBut I hate disputes.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne, 1759
Judgment is unreliable; truth is pursued together despite aversion to conflict.
In simple terms: Judgment misleads; truth needs partnership.
Key Takeaway
Question your judgments, seek truth with others.
Themes
truth
judgment
conflict
companionship
Mood
reflective
humorous
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal debate
- personal decision
- academic research
Key Concepts
epistemology
humor
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance doubt and belief?
- When is disagreement productive?
A Different Perspective
Conflict may hinder truth‑seeking.
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