Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

Theories are private property, but truth is common stock.

Theories are private property, but truth is common stock.

Summary

This quote suggests that theories, ideas, and beliefs are personal and subjective, belonging to individuals as their own intellectual property. However, truth is not exclusive or owned by anyone but rather a shared understanding available to everyone. It emphasizes the idea that while each person may develop their own theories, the truth exists independently and does not belong to any one individual. It promotes the importance of recognizing objective truth over personal or subjective perspectives.

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