Quote of Francis Bacon - Truth is a good dog but...
Biography - Francis Bacon:
English philosopher and statesman.
Born: 1561 - Died: 1626
Period:
17th century
16th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Born: 1561 - Died: 1626
Period:
17th century
16th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Truth is a good dog but always beware of barking too close to the heels of an error, lest you get your brains kicked out.
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Quotes for: truth
To be able to discern what is true as true and what is false as false — this is the mark and character of intelligence.
Truth prevails only to the extent that we successfully assert it. The victory of reason can only be the victory of rational people.
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