Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but usually manages to pick himself up, walk over or around it, and carry on.

Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but usually ma

Summary

This quote suggests that although humans sometimes stumble upon the truth by accident, they often choose to ignore or avoid it. Instead of facing and confronting the truth, they tend to find ways to bypass it or continue living in denial. It highlights how humans are inclined to seek comfort and maintain their existing beliefs, even when presented with inconvenient truths.

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Truth Ignorance

By Benjamin Franklin

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