Opinion is a flitting thing,
But Truth, outlasts the Sun —
If then we cannot own them both —
Possess the oldest one —
Opinion is a flitting thing,
But Truth, outlasts the Sun —
If then we cannot own them both —
Possess the oldest one —
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In this current phase of human evolution, this poem could be a very simple guide for quieting the mind, deciding who to vote for, and a reminder that critical thinking is to be stressed above many other forms of thought patterns.
Thank you, Emily!