Quotation by

Aristotle

For though we love both the truth and our friends, piety requires us to honor the truth first.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Aristotle means that while we care deeply about both honesty and our relationships, our sense of duty to what is true must come before loyalty to others. This suggests that respecting facts and reality is more important than protecting friends from the truth.

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