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“Answers given with authority negate the search for truth.”

About This Quote

Authority can suppress inquiry, leading people to accept answers without seeking deeper truth.

In simple terms: Authority can stop truth‑seeking.

Key Takeaway

Question authority.

Themes

power knowledge skepticism

Mood

skeptical reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

education
journalism
science
personal decision

Key Concepts

critical thinking truth authority

Questions to Reflect On

When have you accepted an answer without questioning?
What encourages you to seek truth?

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