Georg Christoph LichtenbergIt is almost impossible to carry the torch of truth through a crowd without singeing somebody's beard.
About This Quote
A torch is an object that is used to light a fire. In the context of this quote, the torch refers to the idea that truth can be carried by one person alone. It can be carried by one person who has the courage to speak it. But, you have to have a beard to do so. This means that if you are going to bring forth truth, you need to be prepared for a few people who will try and cut that truth off at the pass.
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