Quote by Umberto Eco

After so many years even the fire of passion dies, and with it what was believed the light of the truth. Who of us is able to say now whether Hector or Achilles was right, Agamemnon or Priam, when they fought over the beauty of a woman who is now dust and ashes?

After so many years even the fire of passion dies, and with

Summary

This quote suggests that over time, intense passions and conflicts lose their significance, and what was once believed to be absolute truth becomes obscured. The reference to ancient mythical figures, Hector, Achilles, Agamemnon, and Priam, who fought over the beauty of a woman, shows that even the most heated debates and battles eventually become irrelevant. In the grand scheme of things, their disagreements and pursuits were futile, as the woman they fought over has long since perished. The quote encourages reflection on the transience of passion and the ephemeral nature of truths that seem unwavering in the moment.

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Truth War Beauty Past Right Passion Passage Of Time Mythology Justification Homer Iliad Troy

By Umberto Eco

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