Quote by Charles Peguy

The honest man must be a perpetual renegade, the life of an honest man a perpetual infidelity. For the man who wishes to remain faithful must take himself perpetually unfaithful to all the continual, successive, indefatigable, renascent errors.


The honest man must be a perpetual renegade, the life of an

Summary

This quote suggests that the pursuit of honesty requires one to be in a constant state of rebellion against societal norms and beliefs. It implies that an honest person should not blindly adhere to established conventions but should instead question and challenge them. The quote further argues that staying true to this commitment to honesty requires constant humility and self-reflection, acknowledging and rectifying one's errors as they continually arise. Ultimately, it encapsulates the idea that being honest requires a lifelong dedication to personal growth and a willingness to deviate from the familiar path.

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By Charles Peguy
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