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To get to know a truth properly, one must polemicize it.

To get to know a truth properly, one must polemicize it.

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to truly understand and comprehend a truth, one must engage in critical discussion and debate surrounding it. The act of polemicizing means challenging and questioning the truth from different perspectives, beliefs, and arguments. By subjecting the truth to intense scrutiny, we can gain a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of its nuances, limitations, and implications. This approach encourages intellectual growth and helps to avoid blind acceptance or dogmatic adherence to a single perspective, fostering a more informed and well-rounded understanding of truth.

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