Quote by William F. Buckley, Jr.

Truth is a demure lady, much too ladylike to knock you on your head and drag you to her cave. She is there, but people must want her, and seek her out.

Truth is a demure lady, much too ladylike to knock you on yo

Summary

This quote suggests that truth is not forceful or aggressive; instead, it is subtle and gentle. Truth is often disguised, waiting for individuals to recognize its presence and actively pursue it. Just like a demure lady who waits for someone to approach her, truth is passive in nature. It implies that people must have a genuine desire for truth and actively seek it out; it will not forcefully impose itself on them. The quote emphasizes the importance of actively seeking knowledge and truth rather than expecting it to be readily available or revealed without effort.

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By William F. Buckley, Jr.

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