Quote by Romano Guardini

Truth is power, but only when one has patience and requires of it no immediate effect. And one must have no specific aims. Somehow, lack of an agenda is the greatest power. Sometimes it is better not to think in terms of plans; here months may mean nothing, and also years. Truth must be sought for its own sake, its holy, divine greatness.

Truth is power, but only when one has patience and requires

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This quote emphasizes the power of truth and the importance of seeking it with patience and without any immediate expectations. By lacking specific aims and goals, one can harness the greatest power â€“ the absence of an agenda. It suggests that the pursuit of truth should not be driven by personal gains or timelines. Instead, truth should be sought for its inherent value, regarded as something holy and divinely profound. The quote implies that the true power of truth lies in its pursuit without restrictions or time constraints.

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