All the knowledge I possess everyone else can acquire, but my heart is all my own.
Johann Wolfgang Von GoetheRead
Truth has to be repeated constantly, because Error also is being preached all the time, and not just by a few, but by the multitude. In the Press and Encyclopaedias, in Schools and Universities, everywhere Error holds sway, feeling happy and comfortable in the knowledge of having Majority on its side.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Truth must be reiterated as falsehoods are widely accepted and propagated by many.
This quote emphasizes the importance of consistently expressing the truth because misinformation is prevalent and often accepted as fact by the majority of people. Goethe suggests that truth is overshadowed by error due to its frequent dissemination across various platforms such as the media, educational institutions, and society at large, which creates a challenge for those seeking to uphold truth amidst widespread misconception.
Themes
TruthErrorWisdomSocietyKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the importance of media literacy in today's world.
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