Quote by Thomas Jefferson

It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.

It is error alone which needs the support of government. Tr

Summary

This quote suggests that falsehood and misinformation rely on external forces, such as government support, to gain credibility and authority. On the other hand, truth possesses intrinsic strength and independence, implying that it can withstand scrutiny and evaluation regardless of external influences. Essentially, it implies that truth does not require external validation, while error requires the backing of authority to sustain itself.

By Thomas Jefferson

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