They taught me, not by precept, but by example, that nothing is more commendable, and more fair, than that a man should lay aside all else, and seek truth; not to preach what he might find; and surely not to try to make his views prevail; but, like Lessing, to find his satisfaction in the search itself.

Learned Hand (1872-1961) American jurist

“On Receiving an Honorary Degree,” speech, Harvard University (1939-06-22)
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Collected in The Spirit of Liberty (1953).