Quote by: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

The true value of a man is not determined by his possession, supposed or real, of Truth, but rather by his sincere exertion to get to the Truth. It is not possession of the Truth, but rather the pursuit of Truth by which he extends his powers and in which his ever-growing perfectibility is to be found. Possession makes one passive, indolent, and proud.


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  • NameGotthold Ephraim Lessing
  • Descriptionwriter, philosopher, publicist, and art critic
  • BornJanuary 22, 1729
  • DiedFebruary 15, 1781
  • CountryGermany
  • ProfessionWriter; Philosopher; Playwright; Poet; Librarian; Theologian
  • WorksMiss Sara Sampson; Nathan The Wise