Quote by Richard Francis Burton

Yes Truth may be, but 'tis not Here; mankind must seek and find it There, But Where nor I nor you can tell, nor aught earth-mother ever bare. Enough to think that Truth can be: come sit we where the roses glow, Indeed he knows not how to know who knows not also how to 'unknow.

Yes Truth may be, but 'tis not Here; mankind must seek and f

Summary

This quote emphasizes the elusive nature of truth and the idea that it cannot be found within our immediate surroundings ("not Here"). It suggests that truth must be sought elsewhere, in a realm beyond our comprehension. The quote acknowledges the limitations of human knowledge and our inability to pinpoint the exact location or form in which truth exists. The speaker encourages the acceptance that truth exists, symbolized by the beauty of roses, and implies that to truly understand truth, one must have the wisdom to question and challenge their existing beliefs ("how to 'unknow'").

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By Richard Francis Burton

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