"Nature, reason, and Christianity recognize no other. Pride may say Nay; but Pride was always a liar, and a great hater of the truth"
- Susanna Moodie
About this Quote
This quote by Susanna Moodie talks to the idea that there is only one truth, which truth is recognized naturally, reason, and Christianity. She implies that satisfaction may attempt to reject this fact, but satisfaction is a liar as well as will certainly constantly dislike the truth. This quote speaks to the idea that truth is universal and that it is not something that can be rejected or adjusted. It is something that is acknowledged by all, regardless of one's beliefs or opinions. It is a tip that reality is something that must be valued and also approved, and that satisfaction must not be enabled to stand in the means of it. It is a tip that fact is something that needs to be searched for and embraced, which satisfaction should not be allowed to shadow our judgement.
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