Advancement Quote by Pierre Bayle
“I lay down the Position, That whatever a Conscience well directed allows us to do for the Advancement of Truth, an erroneous Conscience will warrant for advancing a suppos'd Truth.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Historical and Critical Dictionary, 1700s
A well‑guided conscience can advance truth, but a misguided one may promote falsehoods presented as truth.
In simple terms: Good conscience helps truth; bad conscience spreads false truth.
Key Takeaway
Check your motives before acting.
Themes
ethics
truth
conscience
knowledge
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- political debate
- scientific research
- legal judgments
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are you defending?
- How do you verify your conscience’s direction?
A Different Perspective
Even a good conscience can be misled by bias.
