Quotation by

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The truth is found when men are free to pursue it.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

People discover what is true only when they have the freedom to explore ideas and seek answers without restrictions. This means that truth cannot be imposed or controlled but must be uncovered through open inquiry and independent thinking.

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