Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin

All knowledge is local, all truth is partial. No truth can make another truth untrue. All knowledge is part of the whole knowledge. A true line, a true color. Once you have seen the larger pattern, you cannot get back to seeing the part as the whole.

All knowledge is local, all truth is partial. No truth can m

Summary

This quote emphasizes that knowledge and truth are subjective and limited. It suggests that every piece of knowledge is influenced by its context and perspective, making it inherently local and partial. While each truth is valid within its own framework, it does not invalidate other truths that may exist. Furthermore, it suggests that when one gains a broader understanding of the interconnectedness of knowledge, they can no longer view individual components as separate from the whole. Once an individual comprehends the larger pattern or bigger picture, their perspective changes and they can no longer perceive the part as the entirety.

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By Ursula K. Le Guin

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