Quote by SÃ¸ren Kierkegaard

How close men, despite all their knowledge, usually live to madness? What is truth but to live for an idea? When all is said and done, everything is based on a postulate; but not until it no longer stands on the outside, not until one lives in it, does it cease to be a postulate.

How close men, despite all their knowledge, usually live to

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This quote suggests that despite their knowledge, men often live on the brink of madness. It emphasizes the notion that truth is defined by individuals living and embodying their ideas. It implies that everything is ultimately built on assumptions, but it is only when these assumptions become personal beliefs and one truly lives by them that they transform from mere postulates into truths. It highlights the significance of personal experiences and perspectives in shaping one's understanding of truth and the world around them.

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