Quote by Margaret Atwood

It must have been then that I began to lose faith in reasonable argument as the sole measure of truth.

It must have been then that I began to lose faith in reasona

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This quote suggests that the speaker's belief in using rational arguments as the primary way to determine truth started to fade away. They likely experienced a shift in perspective or a specific event that made them doubt that reason alone could lead to a complete understanding of truth. This could indicate a recognition of the limitations of logical thinking or a realization that emotional, intuitive, or subjective aspects play a crucial role in perceiving and comprehending truth.

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