Quote by George Bancroft

If reason is a universal faculty, the decision of the common mind is the nearest criterion of truth.

If reason is a universal faculty, the decision of the common

Summary

This quote suggests that if reason is a faculty that applies universally to all individuals, then the decision reached by the collective mind of the majority is the closest measure of truth. In other words, when the common consensus is formed based on rational thinking and logical judgment, it can be regarded as the most reliable way to determine what is true or accurate. Rather than relying solely on individual perspectives, this quote emphasizes the value of shared reasoning and the power of collective intelligence in evaluating reality.

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Truth Mind

By George Bancroft

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