Facts an' facts, an' t'ings an t'ings: dem's all a lotta fuckin' bullshit. Hear me! Dere is no truth but the one truth, an' that is the truth of Jah Rastafari.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote dismisses worldly facts as false and asserts that spiritual truth lies only in Rastafari.
- In plain terms
- Worldly facts are lies; only Rastafari is true.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek spiritual truth over material facts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define truth in your life?
- Can fact and faith coexist?
Another view
It rejects empirical evidence in favor of specific religious belief.
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