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But truth is most likely to be exhibited by the general sense of contemporaries, when the feelings of the heart can be e
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"But truth is most likely to be exhibited by the general sense of contemporaries, when the feelings of the heart can be expressed without suffering itself to be disguised by the prejudices of man"

- Mercy Otis Warren

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This quote by Mercy Otis Warren talks to the power of reality and how it is best revealed through the collective opinion of the people. Warren recommends that fact is most precisely expressed when individuals are able to reveal their sensations without being affected by the biases of others. She implies that truth is not something that can be controlled or distorted by the opinions of others, but rather it is something that is best revealed when individuals are able to reveal their true sensations without being influenced by the bias of others. Warren's quote speaks with the value of permitting individuals to express their true sensations without fear of judgement or prejudice, as this is the very best method to precisely reveal the reality.

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Mercy Otis Warren This quote is written / told by Mercy Otis Warren between September 14, 1728 and October 19, 1814. She was a famous Playwright from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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