Quote by Sherwood Anderson

That in the beginning when the world was young there were a great many thoughts but no such thing as truth. Man made the truths himself and each truth was a composite of a great many vague thoughts. All about in the world were truths and they were all beautiful.

That in the beginning when the world was young there were a

Summary

This quote suggests that in the early stages of the world's existence, there were numerous ideologies and beliefs, but the concept of absolute truth did not exist. Instead, individuals formed their own personal truths that were comprised of various abstract and uncertain thoughts. These truths, though not definitive, were seen as beautiful and meaningful. The quote highlights the subjective nature of truth and shows that diverse perspectives and interpretations coexisted in harmony during that time.

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By Sherwood Anderson

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