Quote by Simone Weil

Truth is sought not because it is truth but because it is good.

Truth is sought not because it is truth but because it is go

Summary

This quote implies that the pursuit of truth is driven by its value rather than solely for the sake of discovering the truth itself. The underlying idea is that truth has inherent goodness or benefit, and therefore, humans are motivated to seek it out. It suggests that people are not simply interested in factual accuracy, but also the positive impact that truth can have in various aspects of life, such as understanding, personal growth, making informed decisions, and fostering a just society.

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Truth

By Simone Weil

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