Quote by Janos Arany

It is one of the maladies of our age to profess a frenzied allegiance to truth in unimportant matters, to refuse consistently to face her where graver issues are at stake.

It is one of the maladies of our age to profess a frenzied a

Summary

This quote suggests that in modern society, people often claim to prioritize truth and honesty in trivial matters but avoid confronting it when more important and significant issues arise. It highlights the inclination to emphasize superficial truths while neglecting deeper and more substantial truths that may have significant consequences. The quote criticizes the tendency to prioritize popularity or convenience over confronting uncomfortable truths, indicating a malady or flaw within contemporary society.

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By Janos Arany

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