Quote by Umberto Eco

Perhaps the mission of those who love mankind is to make people laugh at the truth, to make truth laugh, because the only truth lies in learning to free ourselves from insane passion for the truth.

Perhaps the mission of those who love mankind is to make peo

Summary

This quote implies that those who have a deep concern for humanity should use humor as a means to present the truth. By making people laugh, the intention is to challenge preconceived notions and provoke critical thinking. The essence of truth lies not in rigidly adhering to one version of it, but in liberating ourselves from an unhealthy obsession with finding absolute truth. Humor is proposed as a tool to dismantle this obsession, encouraging individuals to embrace a more nuanced and open-minded perspective.

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