When you're not used to comfort and good things to eat, you're intoxicated by them in no time. Truth's only too pleased to leave you. Very little is ever needed for Truth to let go of you. And after all, you're not really very keen to keep hold of it.

Summary

This quote suggests that when one grows accustomed to a life of discomfort and scarcity, the arrival of comfort and abundance can quickly cloud their judgment and distort their perception of the truth. It implies that the allure of material pleasures can cause one to forsake truth easily, as it requires little effort for truth to slip away. Furthermore, it implies that humans often lack the determination to hold onto truth, suggesting a preference for indulgence rather than seeking and maintaining the truth.

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