Thoreau's Journal, 1880
Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau elevates truth to a force that doesn't need to argue or defend itself. This line stands against the noisy, reactive nature of public discourse, where truth is often drowned out by the clamor of falsehoods defending themselves. In the context of the 19th century, a period rife with social upheaval and reform, Thoreau's vision of truth was one of serene, unyielding presence.