The hero of my tale, whom I love with all the power of my soul, whom I have tried to portray in all his beauty, who has been, is, and will be beautiful, is Truth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author identifies Truth as the ultimate ideal worthy of love and artistic portrayal.
- In plain terms
- Truth is the most beautiful thing and worth loving completely.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize truth in life and art.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is truth always beautiful?
- How do you portray truth in art?
Another view
Truth can be painful and not always beautiful.
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