Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Not when truth is dirty, but when it is shallow, does the enlightened man dislike to wade into its waters.

Not when truth is dirty, but when it is shallow, does the en

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who are knowledgeable and enlightened tend to shy away from engaging with shallow truths rather than truths that may be unpleasant or unclean. It implies that the enlightened seek depth and meaning in truth, and are more drawn to intricate and substantial understandings of the world. Instead of avoiding the truth altogether, they avoid superficial and unfulfilling versions of it, as they believe in exploring the depth and complexity that truth has to offer.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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