Quotation by

Andre Gide

Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.

Truth

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

People who are searching for the truth are open-minded and willing to question their beliefs, showing a genuine desire to understand. In contrast, those who claim to have already found the truth may be closed off to new ideas and less trustworthy because they stop questioning.

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