If one changes their past views for the sake of truth and undeniable evidence, they should do so without fear. If an error is discovered, even one acknowledged by ancient sages, it should be abandoned without hesitation. — Harvey (UK)
He who treats truth lightly in trivial matters is not to be trusted in great ones. — Einstein (USA)
For a person who has spent a lifetime fighting to discover even a tiny fragment of truth, the most beautiful reward is seeing others truly understand and appreciate their work. — Einstein (USA)
The happiest thing in the world is to fight for the truth. — Socrates (Greece)
Respect for persons should not supersede respect for truth. — Plato (Greece)
Invest your whole self in knowledge, and no one can take it from you. Investing in knowledge yields the greatest return. — Franklin (USA)
One who learns but cannot apply what is learned is merely a beast of burden carrying books. Does the foolish donkey know that what it carries is a stack of books rather than a bundle of firewood? — Franklin (USA)
Reading is my sole entertainment; I do not waste my time in taverns, gambling, or any vile games. — Franklin (USA)
To wisdom, books are what gymnastics are to the body. — Edison (USA)
Only he who knows causes attains true knowledge. — Bacon (UK)