Quote#Truth
When men come to the investigation of truth, they are responsible,…
Quote byHenry Ward Beecher · 1813–1887
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Nature, Importance and Liberties of Belief (1873).
English (original)
when men come to the investigation of truth, they are responsible, first, for research, for honesty therein, for being diligent, and for attempting to cleanse their minds from all bias of selfishness and pride. They are responsible for sincerity and faithfulness in the investigation of truth.
— Henry Ward Beecher
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