The quest for truth is the summum bouum of life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The highest purpose of life is the pursuit of truth.
- In plain terms
- Seeking truth is the main goal of life.
- What can you take from it?
- Make finding truth your life's main aim.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your life's main goal?
- Why truth?
Another view
People may find purpose in other things besides truth.
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