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Richard Whately, a renowned British economist, was born on February 1, 1787, and passed away on October 8, 1863. He is known for his contributions to political economy and moral philosophy.

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Famous Richard Whately Quotes

“There is no right faith in believing what is true, unless we believe it because it is true.”

Believe Truth

Book:Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley

Source: Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley

“As one may bring himself to believe almost anything he is inclined to believe, it makes all the difference whether we begin or end with the inquiry, 'What is truth?'”

Believe May Ends Truth Belief Differences Inquiry

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“Everyone wishes to have truth on his side, but not everyone wishes to be on the side of truth.”

Truth Wish Sides

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“Honesty is the best policy; but he who is governed by that maxim is not an honest man.”

Men Truth Honest Honesty Policy Maxims Honest Man Honesty Is The Best Policy

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“It is one thing to wish to have truth on our side, and another to wish sincerely to be on the side of truth.”

Truth Wish Sides One Thing Sincerely

Book:Essays (second Series) on Some of the Difficulties in the Writings of the Apostle Paul: And in Other Parts of the New Testament

Source: Essays (second Series) on Some of the Difficulties in the Writings of the Apostle Paul: And in Other Parts of the New Testament

“Neither human applause nor human censure is to be taken as the best of truth; but either should set us upon testing ourselves.”

Should Humans Truth Taken Testing Applause Censure

Book:Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley

Source: Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley