Quotation by

William Blake

When I tell the truth, it is not for the sake of convincing those who do not know it, but for the sake of defending those that do.

William Blake

Truth

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William Blake means that speaking the truth is not primarily to change the minds of people who are unaware of it, but to protect and support those who already understand and accept it. The focus is on strengthening the position of truth for its believers rather than persuading outsiders.

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