Quote by R. D. Laing

In the society of men the truth resides now less in what things are than in what they are not. Our social realities are so ugly if seen in the light of exiled truth, and beauty is no longer possible if it is not a lie.

In the society of men the truth resides now less in what thi

Summary

This quote suggests that in our contemporary society, the perception of truth has changed. It implies that truth no longer lies in the actual nature of things, but rather in the denial or distortion of reality. It argues that our social realities can be disheartening and unattractive when exposed to this truth, and that any concepts of beauty have become unattainable unless they are founded on falsehoods or deception. Overall, it highlights a disillusionment with the state of truth and the impact it has on society's perception of beauty.

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Modern Modernism

By R. D. Laing

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