Quote by Jose Marti

One must have faith in the best in men and distrust the worst. One must allow the best to be shown so that it reveals and prevails over the worst. Nations should have a pillory for whoever stirs up useless hate, and another for whoever fails to tell them the truth in time.

One must have faith in the best in men and distrust the wors

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of having faith in the potential goodness in people while remaining skeptical of their worst tendencies. It suggests that by encouraging and giving space to the best aspects of individuals, they will emerge and defeat the negative qualities. The quote also suggests the need for consequences for those who promote unnecessary hatred and for those who withhold important truths from nations. Overall, it encourages a balanced approach of optimism and vigilance for fostering positive change and societal well-being.

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By Jose Marti

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