Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
7. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)
“We must love them both, those whose opinions we share and those whose opinions we reject, for both have laboured in the search for truth, and both have helped us in finding it.” ― St. Thomas Aquinas
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote.
Body:
Write about diversity of opinion across various dimensions like ethics, politics, economics and society etc. Cite examples of the same.
Mention, how just because there is an opposite opinion that it should not be discarded. Link as to how truth can be arrived by divergence of opinions. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
