Quote by William Cullen Bryant

Truth, crushed to earth, shall rise again; The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.

Truth, crushed to earth, shall rise again; The eternal years

Summary

This quote describes the enduring power of truth and the inevitable demise of falsehood. It suggests that while truth may be temporarily suppressed or disregarded, it will inevitably resurface and prevail. The eternal nature of truth is contrasted with the fleeting existence of error, which is portrayed as being in agony and meeting its demise amidst those who still believe in it.

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