Quote by James Russell Lowell

Truth forever on the scaffold, wrong forever on the throne.

Truth forever on the scaffold, wrong forever on the throne.

Summary

This quote suggests that truth is often suppressed or obscured while injustice and wrongdoing prevail. It symbolizes the imbalance and struggle between truth and power, where those in positions of authority often manipulate the truth to maintain their control and mask their injustices. The metaphor of the scaffold represents the marginalized or silenced voice of truth, while the throne symbolizes dominance and corruption. This quote highlights the perpetual conflict between truth and deceit, reinforcing the idea that truth may face oppression but will ultimately prevail over falsehood in the course of time.

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Truth

By James Russell Lowell

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