Quote by Leo Tolstoy

If only [people] understood that every thought is both false and true! False by one-sidenedness resulting from man's inability to embrace the whole truth, and true as an expression of one fact of human endeavor.

If only [people] understood that every thought is both false

Summary

This quote suggests that every thought holds both false and true aspects. The falseness arises from our limited perspective, as we struggle to grasp the entirety of truth. However, it also highlights the inherent truth in each thought, as it represents a unique facet of human experience or effort towards understanding. Overall, the quote conveys the idea that thoughts are inherently subjective, reflecting partial truths and the limitations of human perception.

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