Quote of Simone de Beauvoir - Defending the truth is not something...
Biography - Simone de Beauvoir:
French writer, intellectual and philosopher.
Born: 1908 - Died: 1986
Period:
20th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1908 - Died: 1986
Period:
20th century
Place of birth: France
Defending the truth is not something one does out of a sense of duty or to allay guilt complexes, but is a reward in itself.
See also...
Quotes for: truth
To be able to discern what is true as true and what is false as false — this is the mark and character of intelligence.
Truth prevails only to the extent that we successfully assert it. The victory of reason can only be the victory of rational people.
Quotes for: duty
It is much easier to obey your superior than to command yourself; and when you can do whatever you want, it's not easy to want only what you have to.
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