John Dryden Quote

Truth is the object of our understanding, as good is of our will; and the understanding can no more be delighted with a lie than the will can choose an apparent evil.


Select essays on the belles lettres (ed. 1750)


Truth is the object of our understanding, as good is of our will; and the understanding can no more be delighted with a lie than the will can choose...

Truth is the object of our understanding, as good is of our will; and the understanding can no more be delighted with a lie than the will can choose...

Truth is the object of our understanding, as good is of our will; and the understanding can no more be delighted with a lie than the will can choose...

Truth is the object of our understanding, as good is of our will; and the understanding can no more be delighted with a lie than the will can choose...