"There is little more powerful than when truth joins action."
-Bryant H. McGill
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"An intelligent person is never afraid or ashamed to find errors in his understanding of things.“
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"Our understanding of the world around us is constantly being redefined and expanded, and so therefore, it is wiser to be passionate about seeking for truth than knowing it."
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"Truth is not a matter of fact but a state of harmony with progress and hope. Enveloped only in its wings will we ever soar to the promise of our greater selves."
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"Truth is often the favorite tool of those who deceive."
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"Suffering is one of life's great teachers."
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