Max PlanckIt is not the possession of truth, but the success which attends the seeking after it, that enriches the seeker and brings happiness to him.
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In this quote, Socrates is talking about the idea that the pursuit of truth will bring happiness. He believes that if you go after what you want and work hard to get it, then when you achieve your goal, you will be happy.
Source: Where Is Science Going?
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