Quote#Love
He that would seriously set upon the search of truth, ought in the…
Quote byJohn Locke · 1632–1704
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1689), Book IV, Ch. 19 : Of Enthusiasm (Chapter added in the fourth edition)..
English (original)
He that would seriously set upon the search of truth, ought in the first place to prepare his mind with a love of it. For he that loves it not, will not take much pains to get it; nor be much concerned when he misses it.
— John Locke
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