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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

The search for truth is more precious than its possession

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genius gotthold ephraim lessing

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

It is open to every man to choose the direction of his striving,” he explained, “and every man may take comfort from the fine saying that the search for truth is more precious than its possession.

genius gotthold ephraim lessing

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

The true value of a man is not determined by his possession, supposed or real, of Truth, but rather by his sincere exertion to get to the Truth. It is not possession of the Truth, but rather the pursuit of Truth by which he extends his powers and in which his ever-growing perfectibility is to be found. Possession makes one passive, indolent, and proud.

genius gotthold ephraim lessing

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

For me the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity.

genius gotthold ephraim lessing

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

There are things which must cause you to lose your reason or you have none to lose