Quote by Ludwig Feuerbach

The present age prefers the sign to the thing signified, the copy to the original, fancy to reality, the appearance to the essence for in these days illusion only is sacred, truth profane.

The present age prefers the sign to the thing signified, the

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of the modern era to prioritize superficiality over substance. It suggests that contemporary society values symbols or representations more than the actual things they represent. The preference for illusions and pretenses, rather than truth and authenticity, reflects the current mindset where appearances are deemed more important and revered than the underlying reality.

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By Ludwig Feuerbach

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