Quote by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Absolute truth belongs to Thee alone.

Absolute truth belongs to Thee alone.

Summary

This quote acknowledges that absolute truth is inherently inaccessible to human beings. It recognizes that only a higher power or deity possesses the authority and capability to truly comprehend absolute truth. It humbles human understanding and emphasizes the limitations of human knowledge in reaching ultimate truth. The quote suggests that humans should embrace a sense of humility and recognize that their understanding of the world is subjective and incomplete. Absolute truth is beyond human grasp and ultimately belongs to a higher power.

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By Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

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