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A thing is not necessarily true because a man dies for it.
"A thing is not necessarily true because a man dies for it."— Oscar Wilde
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Meaning of this quote
Personal sacrifice can show conviction without proving that a belief is true. The remark separates the sincerity of a believer from evidence for a claim.
Key takeaway:
Distinguish commitment to a belief from proof of it.
Origin of the quote
The Portrait of Mr. W. H. (1889), George Erskine.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe source identifies the story and fictional speaker. The post omits the preceding You forget that.
