Quote by Thomas Henry Huxley

Time, whose tooth gnaws away at everything else, is powerless against truth.

Time, whose tooth gnaws away at everything else, is powerles

Summary

This quote suggests that truth is a timeless and enduring force that remains unaffected by the passage of time. While time has the ability to erode and diminish many things, it is rendered powerless before the unwavering nature of truth. Truth is portrayed as something that withstands the tests of time, remaining constant and steadfast. It highlights the notion that no matter how much time passes, truth remains unaltered and unyielding.

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By Thomas Henry Huxley

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