Quote by Leo Tolstoy

truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes that truth is not something that evolves or accumulates, but rather, it is achieved through a process of elimination. Similar to how gold is purified by removing impurities, truth is attained by getting rid of everything that is false or lacking authenticity. It suggests that we need to question and strip away biases, assumptions, and misconceptions in order to uncover the essence of truth. By washing away the non-essential elements, we are left with only what is genuine and trustworthy.

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Wisdom Life Truth Knowledge Growth Ignorance Analogy Refinement

By Leo Tolstoy

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