Quote by Thomas Henry Huxley

There is no alleviation for the sufferings of mankind except veracity of thought and of action, and the resolute facing of the world as it is when the garment of make-believe by which pious hands have hidden its uglier features is stripped off.

There is no alleviation for the sufferings of mankind except

Summary

This quote suggests that the only way to ease the suffering of humanity is through honesty in both our thinking and actions. It emphasizes the importance of discerning the harsh realities of the world instead of hiding behind illusions. By removing the disguise of pretense, we can confront the unpleasant aspects of life directly and work towards finding real solutions to alleviate human suffering.

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Integrity

By Thomas Henry Huxley

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