How can we ever know what's true? We can't. That's what I figured out a long time ago. So you don't believe in anything? I believe in everything that seems true to me right now. I just refuse to be surprised when some of those things I believe in now turn out to be false later. It helps keep me from being upset
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker accepts that truth is subjective and temporary to avoid being upset when beliefs change.
- In plain terms
- I believe what seems true now and accept it might change later.
- What can you take from it?
- Hold beliefs loosely to maintain peace of mind.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What beliefs might you need to change?
Another view
This approach may discourage seeking objective truth.
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