It is difficult to discriminate the voice of truth from amid the clamor raised by heated partisans.
Meaning of the quote
When there are a lot of people arguing loudly about different sides of an issue, it can be hard to figure out what the true facts are. The noise and commotion from the strong supporters of each side make it challenging to hear the real truth.
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