Friday, March 8, 2024

Truth

 Truth

Hasan Ibn Al-Haythem


Truth is sought for itself-

And seeking that which is thought for itself

One is only concerned to find it

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It is thus the duty of (Wo)man

Who studies the writings of scientists

If learning the truth is his goal

To make himself an enemy of all that

(s)he reads,

Applying her mind to the core and margins

Of its content

Attack it from every side



(S)he should suspect self as (s)he performs

critical examination of it

So that she may avoid falling in

Either prejudice ot leniency


If she follows this path, the truth

May be revealed to her

And whatever shortcomings or uncertainties

May exist in the discourse of those

Who came before her will become manifest!


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