Quote by Barry Unsworth

The kind of truth that can be asserted by argument had lost all glamour, all lustre, for him, seeming no more now than another aspect of that ancient urge - much older than the desire for truth - to command attention, dominate one's fellows.

The kind of truth that can be asserted by argument had lost

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of truth, which can be proven through logical argument, has lost its allure for the speaker. They see it as nothing more than a way for individuals to seek attention and assert power over others. The quote implies that the desire for truth is overshadowed by a more fundamental human instinct to control and influence those around us.

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Truth Argument

By Barry Unsworth

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