Quote by Frances Wright
If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous of truth, and t

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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If they exert it not for good, they will for evil if they advance not knowledge, they will perpetuate ignorance. – Frances Wright

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Knowledge
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All that I say is, examine, inquire. Look into the nature of things. Search out the grounds of your opinions, the for and against. Know why you believe, understand what you believe, and possess a reason for the faith that is in you. – Frances Wright

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Faith
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How are men to be secured in any rights without instruction how to be secured in the equal exercise of those rights without equality of instruction? By instruction understand me to mean knowledge – just knowledge not talent, not genius, not inventive mental powers. – Frances Wright

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You cannot build character and courage by destroying mens initiative and independence. – William J. H. Boetcker

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We must have courage to bet on our ideas, to take the calculated risk, and to act. Everyday living requires courage if life is to be effective and bring happiness. – Maxwell Maltz

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In the inhalation and exhalation there is an energy and a lively divine spirit, since He, through his spirit supports the breath of life, giving courage to the people who are in the earth and spirit to those who walk on it. – Michael Servetus

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Hes a man of great common sense and good taste – meaning thereby a man without originality or moral courage. – George Bernard Shaw

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