Quote by Georg Christoph Lichtenberg

If it were true what in the end would be gained? Nothing but another truth. Is this such a mighty advantage? We have enough old truths still to digest, and even these we would be quite unable to endure if we did not sometimes flavor them with lies.

If it were true what in the end would be gained? Nothing but

Summary

This quote implies that discovering new truths may not necessarily be advantageous. The speaker questions the significance of gaining more truths, suggesting that it may not lead to any tangible benefits. They argue that human beings already have a plethora of existing truths to process, and without the occasional addition of lies or embellishments, these truths would be difficult to bear. The quote prompts reflection on the value of truth and the potential need for deception to make truths more palatable or manageable.

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Truth Theend

By Georg Christoph Lichtenberg

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