If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous...

If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous of truth, and truth only, prepared to hear all things, and decide upon all things, according to evidence, we should do more wisely to sit down contented in ignorance, than to bestir ourselves only to reap disappointment.

-Frances Wright

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Who said "If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous... "?

"If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous... " is one of a famous quotes by Frances Wright. Complete quote is as follows;
"If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous of truth, and truth only, prepared to hear all things, and decide upon all things, according to evidence, we should do more wisely to sit down contented in ignorance, than to bestir ourselves only to reap disappointment."

What is "If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous... "?

"If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous of truth, and truth only, prepared to hear all things, and decide upon all things, according to evidence, we should do more wisely to sit down contented in ignorance, than to bestir ourselves only to reap disappointment." This is a quote by Frances Wright which is about Courage & Truth. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

  • It is a blessed thing that in every age some one has had the individuality enough and courage enough to stand by his own convictions.
  • Before anything else, we need a new age of Enlightenment. Our present political systems must relinquish their claims on truth, justice and freedom and have to replace them with the search for truth, justice, freedom and reason.
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What does "If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous... " mean?

This quote is primarily about Truth although it also includes other themes like Courage & Truth. It is attributed to Frances Wright. Complete quote is as follows;
"If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous of truth, and truth only, prepared to hear all things, and decide upon all things, according to evidence, we should do more wisely to sit down contented in ignorance, than to bestir ourselves only to reap disappointment."