Quote by Walter Savage Landor

In argument, truth always prevails finally; in politics, falsehood always.

In argument, truth always prevails finally; in politics, fal

Summary

This quote suggests that while truth ultimately wins in debates or discussions, falsehood tends to dominate in the realm of politics. It implies that for truth to emerge victorious in an argument, facts and evidence are weighed and analyzed. However, politics often prioritizes manipulation and the distortion of information for personal or factional gain. This quote draws attention to the contrasting standards of truth between the realms of argument and politics, highlighting the misleading nature of political discourse.

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