Quote by Franz Kafka

Truth is indivisible, hence it cannot recognize itself; anyone who wants to recognize it has to be a lie.

Truth is indivisible, hence it cannot recognize itself; anyo

Summary

This quote suggests that truth is beyond recognition by its very nature. It states that truth cannot acknowledge itself and can only be recognized by someone who embraces falsehood. The implication is that truth requires an objective perspective or a willingness to explore different possibilities, even those that may contradict one's prior beliefs or biases. It questions the difficulty of discerning truth and implies that remaining open-minded and questioning one's own perceptions may be essential in the pursuit of truth.

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Truth

By Franz Kafka

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