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Truth like a torch, the more 'tis shock, it shines.

Sir William Hamilton, 9Th Baronet / Metaphysician
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Truth like a torch, the more 'tis shock, it shines.

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Consummated science is positively humble.

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet Metaphysician

Be sober, and to doubt prepense, These are the sinews of good sense.

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet Metaphysician

A judgment is the mental act by which one thing is affirmed or denied of another.

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet Metaphysician

An instinct is an agent which performs blindly and ignorantly a work of intelligence and knowledge.

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet Metaphysician

Truth springs from argument amongst friends.

David Hume Philosopher

Honour belongs to those who never forsake the truth even when things seem dark and grim, who try over and over again, who are never discouraged by insults, humiliation and even defeat.

Nelson Mandela Former President Of South Africa

The pursuit of truth does not permit violence on one's opponent.

Mahatma Gandhi Civil Rights Leader

Here's all you have to know about men and women: women are crazy, men are stupid. And the main reason women are crazy is that men are stupid.

George Carlin Comedian

To contact the deeper truth of who we are, we must engage in some activity or practice that questions what we assume to be true about ourselves.

A. H. Almaas Author

What is enquiry into the Truth? It is the firm conviction that the Self is real, and all, other than That, is unreal.

Adi Shankara Philosopher

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