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Only reason can convince us of those three fundamental truths without a recognition of which there can be no effective liberty: that what we believe is not necessarily true; that what we like is not necessarily good; and that all questions are open.
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— Clive Bell

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Only reason can convince us of those three fundamental truths without a recognition of which there can be no effective liberty: that what we believe is not necessarily true; that what we like is not necessarily good; and that all questions are open. — Clive Bell

About Clive Bell

Clive Bell was a Critic from United Kingdom (1881–1964).

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This quote is attributed to Clive Bell, a Critic from United Kingdom.
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Clive Bell lived from 1881 – 1964.