Quote by Clarence Darrow

Chase after the truth like all hell and you'll free yourself, even though you never touch its coattails.

Chase after the truth like all hell and you'll free yourself

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This quote suggests that relentlessly pursuing the truth can lead to personal freedom, even if one never fully grasps or attains it. It emphasizes the importance of a spirited and unwavering quest for knowledge and understanding, recognizing that the journey itself has transformative power. By relentlessly seeking truth and questioning one's beliefs, one can gain personal liberation and growth, even without fully reaching complete enlightenment.

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