Quote by Jean Jacques Rousseau

Truth is an homage that the good man pays to his own dignity.

Truth is an homage that the good man pays to his own dignity

Summary

This quote suggests that truth is something that a good person values and upholds as a way to honor and respect their own self-worth. It implies that being honest and truthful is not just a moral obligation, but also an act of acknowledging and preserving one's own integrity and dignity. The quote implies that a good person understands the importance of truth and recognizes that it aligns with their inherent goodness, leading them to prioritizing honesty in their actions and words.

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