"If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous of truth, and truth only, prepared to hear all things, and decide upon all things, according to evidence, we should do more wisely to sit down contented in ignorance, than to bestir ourselves only to reap disappointment"
- Frances Wright
About this Quote
In this quote, Frances Wright emphasizes the significance of having a strong and unbiased approach to looking for reality. She suggests that we should have the courage to pursue fact and want to listen to all point of views and evidence before making choices. Without this mindset, she argues that it would be better to remain ignorant rather than putting in effort and dealing with disappointment. Wright's words work as a tip that the pursuit of fact needs decision and an objective frame of mind, which going for lack of knowledge is not a wise option.
This quote is written / told by Frances Wright between September 6, 1795 and December 13, 1852. She was a famous Writer from Scotland.
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