Quote by Elif Batuman

I didn't care about truth; I cared about beauty. It took me many years--it took the experience of lived time--to realize that they really are the same thing.

I didn't care about truth; I cared about beauty. It took me

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This quote suggests that the speaker's focus was initially on aesthetics rather than objective truth. However, as time passed and they gained more life experience, they realized that truth and beauty are intricately interconnected. It implies that the speaker came to understand that truth possesses its own unique kind of beauty, and that seeking truth can lead to a deeper appreciation of beauty. This quote highlights the enlightenment gained by recognizing the harmony between these two concepts.

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