Quote by Rumi

The truth was a mirror in the hands of God. It fell, and broke into pieces. Everybody took a piece of it, and they looked at it and thought they had the truth.

The truth was a mirror in the hands of God. It fell, and bro

Summary

This quote suggests that the truth is subjective and fragmented. It portrays truth as a mirror, symbolizing its potential to reflect objective reality. However, when the mirror falls and shatters, individuals interpret and perceive different fragments as their personal truth. It emphasizes how our limited perspectives and interpretations can lead to a fragmented understanding of the truth, highlighting the subjective nature of human perception and the challenge of finding a comprehensive and objective understanding of reality.

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Truth Inspirational

By Rumi

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