Quote by Algernon Sydney

We live in an age that makes truth pass for treason, and as I dare not say anything against it, so the ears of those that are about me will probably be found too tender to hear it. This my trial and condemnation do sufficiently evidence.

We live in an age that makes truth pass for treason, and as

Summary

This quote suggests that in the current era, speaking the truth can be seen as an act of betrayal, and the fear of facing consequences prevents the speaker from expressing their thoughts freely. The mention of "trial and condemnation" implies that the speaker's experience proves how society tends to react negatively to opposing viewpoints. The quote highlights the difficulty of challenging prevailing beliefs or expressing dissenting opinions in a time where truth is often disregarded or deemed offensive.

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By Algernon Sydney

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