Quote by Lin Yutang

This is a personal testimony, a testimony of my own experience of thought and life. It is not intended to be objective and makes no claim to establish eternal truths. In fact I rather despise claims to objectivity in philosophy; the point of view is the thing.

This is a personal testimony, a testimony of my own experien

Summary

This quote emphasizes the subjective nature of the author's perspective and their rejection of claiming objective truths. It hints at a disdain for philosophy's pursuit of objectivity, highlighting the belief that personal experiences and viewpoints are paramount. The statement suggests that individual testimonies and subjective points of view hold greater importance and value in understanding one's thoughts and life, whereas objectivity is seen as limiting and unattainable.

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Experience Life Truth Philosophy

By Lin Yutang

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