It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry.

About This Quote

The great philosopher and scientist, Galileo Galilei, said: “It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry.” That's because truth is always worth knowing. Even if we come to an erroneous conclusion, it is better than not knowing the truth.

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