Quote by Alfred Russel Wallace

To expect the world to receive a new truth, or even an old truth, without challenging it, is to look for one of those miracles which do not occur.

To expect the world to receive a new truth, or even an old t

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This quote suggests that having the expectation that the world will readily accept a new or even an established truth without questioning or challenging it is unrealistic. It implies that expecting unquestioning acceptance of truth is akin to hoping for rare miracles that rarely happen. The quote emphasizes the importance of skepticism and critical thinking, suggesting that the acceptance of truth is a process that often involves questioning, examining, and challenging it.

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