“Truth does not belong to an individual.”
Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986) Indian spiritual philosopher
10th Conversation with D. Bohm, Brockwood Park, UK and Gstaad, Switzerland (27 September 1975)
1970s
““Truth does not belong to cowards. The truth does not belong to the losers. The truth belongs only to those who dare to speak out against tyranny and injustice, whatever the consequences.””
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