Quote#Truth
An honest man, like the true religion, appeals to the understanding,…
Quote byJunius · 1800–1900
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letters of Junius (1769-1772), No. 41, to Lord Mansfield (14 November 1770).
English (original)
An honest man, like the true religion, appeals to the understanding, or modestly confides in the internal evidence of his conscience. The imposter employes force instead of argument, imposes silence where he cannot convince, and propagates his character by the sword.
— Junius
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