Quote by John Lancaster Spalding

If truth make us not truthful, what service can it render us?

If truth make us not truthful, what service can it render us

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of truth. It suggests that if the pursuit of truth leads individuals to become untruthful or deceitful, then truth loses its purpose and value. In other words, if the quest for truth doesn't align with integrity and honesty, it becomes useless and fails to serve us. This quote emphasizes the significance of maintaining moral principles while seeking truth, acknowledging that the means through which truth is sought are just as important as the truth itself.

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