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Frances Wright

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

Frances Wright

Courage

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Frances Wright is saying that if we do not approach the search for truth with a brave and open mind, willing to consider all evidence fairly, then it is better to remain ignorant than to act without proper understanding. She emphasizes that courage in seeking truth means being ready to accept whatever the evidence shows, rather than pursuing knowledge half-heartedly or with bias.

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