Quote by Juliet Marillier

There is no truth on this island of yours. Rather, there are as many truths as there are stars in the sky; and every one of them different.

There is no truth on this island of yours. Rather, there are

Summary

This quote suggests that truth is subjective and varies from person to person. It implies that there is no absolute truth or universal reality, but instead, multiple truths that are shaped by individual perspectives and experiences. The comparison to the stars in the sky highlights the vastness and diversity of truths, emphasizing their endless variations and lack of a single dominant truth. It challenges the notion of an objective reality and highlights the importance of respecting and understanding different perspectives.

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By Juliet Marillier

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