Quote by James Russell Lowell

Those who know the truth are not equal to those who love it Confucius All truth is safe and nothing else is safe, but he who keeps back truth, or withholds it from men, from motives of expediency, is either a coward or a criminal.


Those who know the truth are not equal to those who love it

Summary

This quote by Confucius emphasizes the distinction between having knowledge of the truth and having a genuine love and appreciation for the truth. It implies that simply possessing knowledge is not enough; one must also hold a deep affection for the truth. Confucius suggests that those who only know the truth without truly embracing it are not equal to those who possess both knowledge and a genuine passion for the truth. The quote also denounces the act of concealing or withholding the truth out of selfish or manipulative reasons, suggesting that it is a sign of either cowardice or criminal intent.

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Truth
By James Russell Lowell
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