Quote by Francis Bacon

Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.

Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.

Summary

This quote means that the ultimate determinant of truth is not the influence of authority figures or positions of power, but the passage of time. It suggests that over time, through observation, analysis, and critical thinking, the truth will become apparent. It questions the idea of blindly accepting the authority's version of truth and emphasizes the importance of independent judgment and the potential for truth to be revealed through the natural progression of history.

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By Francis Bacon

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