Quote by Andrei Platonov

Without truth I feel ashamed to be alive.

Without truth I feel ashamed to be alive.

Summary

This quote expresses the deep connection between truth and personal integrity. The speaker suggests that truth is essential for their sense of self-worth and their ability to navigate life with authenticity. Living without truth, whether it entails deception or self-delusion, evokes a feeling of shame, possibly due to a lack of honesty and sincerity. The quote highlights the importance of embracing truthfulness as a fundamental value and the negative toll dishonesty or denial can have on one's existence.

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Truth

By Andrei Platonov

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