Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now - always. Albert Schweitzer
Google mail threw it at me. I would say "eternal" rather than "always", but Albert did good, real good. I hope the context in which he said it is suitably edifying.
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It is a good quote. I have come across an alarming number of attempts to argue that truth has to be seen in its context, and therefore changes over time. This is often used to excuse inhumane behaviour in societies in which such behaviour is or was accepted. No society is perfect, but I think we should at least strive for the perfection of which no person is capable.
The whole sentence from Albert Schweitzer is 'Truth has not special time of its own. Its hour is now—always and indeed then most truly when it seems unsuitable to actual circumstances.'
Coyets,
I couldn't agree more with your comment regarding the dangers of seeing truth as mutable according to context.
I am absolutely delighted to see the remainder of the sentence. What a wonderful, deep sentence.
Thank you for sharing it.
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