Quote by Paul Claudel

Truth has nothing to do with the number of people it convinces.

Truth has nothing to do with the number of people it convinc

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the legitimacy or veracity of a truth is not determined by how many people believe in it or accept it as true. The truth should stand on its own merits and evidence, unaffected by the popularity or consensus it may or may not have. The quote implies that the strength of the truth lies in its inherent nature, logic, and facts, rather than its level of persuasion or the quantity of people it can sway.

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By Paul Claudel

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