Quote by Jennifer L. Armentrout

People tend to look on the beliefs of the past as being primitive and unintelligent, yet we are seeing more truth in the past every day.

People tend to look on the beliefs of the past as being prim

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a tendency among people to dismiss the beliefs held by individuals in the past as unsophisticated and lacking intelligence. However, it argues that with the passage of time, humanity is gradually acknowledging the validity and accuracy of these past beliefs. In other words, as knowledge and understanding continue to develop, we are increasingly recognizing the wisdom and truth embedded within the beliefs of previous generations.

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Truth Belief Past Present

By Jennifer L. Armentrout

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