Quote by Charles Darwin

We are not here concerned with hopes or fears, only with truth as far as our reason permits us to discover it.

We are not here concerned with hopes or fears, only with tru

Summary

This quote suggests that our focus should be solely on seeking the truth, rather than emotions like hope or fear. It implies that our pursuit of knowledge should be carried out through reason and rationality, using our cognitive abilities to uncover truths to the best of our abilities. In doing so, we prioritize objective truths that are verifiable and supported by evidence, rather than being swayed by subjective emotions that may cloud our judgment.

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By Charles Darwin

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