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)

John Dryden Quotes

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...