Quote by Molly Ivins

I believe that ignorance is the root of all evil. And that no one knows the truth.

I believe that ignorance is the root of all evil. And that n

Summary

This quote suggests that ignorance is the underlying cause of all evil and that no one truly possesses the complete truth. It implies that when people lack knowledge or understanding, they are more susceptible to engaging in harmful behavior. Furthermore, the quote highlights the inherent subjective nature of truth, indicating that every individual's perspective may be limited or biased, preventing anyone from claiming absolute certainty or authority over the truth. In essence, the quote emphasizes the significance of seeking enlightenment and understanding to mitigate the perpetuation of evil actions.

Topics

Truth

By Molly Ivins

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Divorce was very sad, obviously, but now I've gotten over it

Divorce was very sad, obviously, but now I've gotten over it.

Natalie Imbruglia

Sad

Sure we're in limos. We're stars. How else is a star suppose

Sure we're in limos. We're stars. How else is a star supposed to travel?

Deception/lying

Normal people have an incredible lack of empathy. They have

Normal people have an incredible lack of empathy. They have good emotional empathy, but they don't have much empathy for the autistic kid who is screaming at the baseball game because he can't stand the sensory overload. Or the autistic kid having a meltdown in the school cafeteria because there's too much stimulation.

Good

We are not put on this earth to see through one another, but

We are not put on this earth to see through one another, but to see one another through.

Help

Passion is of the nature of seed, and finds nourishment with

Passion is of the nature of seed, and finds nourishment within, tending to a predominance which determines all currents towards itself, and makes the whole life its tributary.

Passion Nourishment Seed

Research is four things: brains with which to think, eyes wi

Research is four things: brains with which to think, eyes with which to see, machines with which to measure and, fourth, money.

Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

Money

Courage is knowing what not to fear.

Courage is knowing what not to fear.

Fear Courage

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.

Albert Einstein

Success

Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

Benjamin Franklin

Children Drinking Beer

I am deeply touchednot as deeply touched as you have been co

I am deeply touchednot as deeply touched as you have been coming to this dinner, but nevertheless it is a sentimental occasion.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy

A lot of people say to me, Why did you kill Christ? I dunno.

A lot of people say to me, Why did you kill Christ? I dunno... it was one of those parties, got out of hand, you know. We killed him because he didn't want to become a doctor, that's why we killed him.

Christianity

All I ever wanted really, and continue to want out of life,

All I ever wanted really, and continue to want out of life, is to give 100 percent to whatever I'm doing and to be committed to whatever I'm doing and then let the results speak for themselves. Also to never take myself or people for granted and always be thankful and grateful to the people who helped me.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee