"只有错误而非真理才会逃避探究"
— Thomas Paine
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When something is true, it can stand up to questions and tests; it doesn’t hide or get scared of being examined. However, if there is a mistake or a falsehood, it will try to avoid being looked at too closely because it knows it can’t hold up under scrutiny. Think about a bridge that was built properly and safely; you can inspect it as much as you want, and it will still stand strong. But if the bridge was built with flaws, even a slight investigation might reveal those weaknesses. This idea teaches us that truth can handle being thoroughly checked and questioned, while lies and errors cannot. If you want to know if something is real or right, don’t be afraid to ask questions and look deeper into it.
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