Quote by John Ralston Saul

Nothing is absolute, with the debatable exceptions of this statement and death.

Nothing is absolute, with the debatable exceptions of this s

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This quote playfully highlights the idea that very few things in life can be considered absolute or universally true. However, it ironically acknowledges two exceptions: the statement itself being debatably absolute and the inevitability of death. By highlighting the transient nature of most things, the quote encourages open-mindedness and the recognition of the nuances and complexities that exist in various aspects of life.

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