There are truths which are not for all men, nor for all times.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some truths are too specific for everyone or every era.
- In plain terms
- Not all truths apply to everyone or all times.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that truth can be context-dependent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are there universal truths?
- How does context change truth?
Another view
Universal truths exist in mathematics and logic.
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