Quote by Søren Kierkegaard

The truth is a trap: you can not get it without it getting you; you cannot get the truth by capturing it, only by its capturing you.


The truth is a trap: you can not get it without it getting y

Summary

This quote suggests that the path to truth cannot be taken lightly. It emphasizes that truth is not something that can be simply obtained or possessed. Instead, it implies that to truly understand the truth, one must be willing to immerse themselves in it and allow it to change them. It warns against the notion of viewing truth as something that can be easily controlled or manipulated, and highlights the transformative nature of seeking and discovering the truth.

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Truth
By Søren Kierkegaard
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