Truth is no harlot who throws her arms round the neck of…
“Truth is no harlot who throws her arms round the neck of him who does not desire her; on the contrary, she is so coy a beauty that even the man who sacrifices everything to her can still not be certain of her favors.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Truth is elusive and indifferent, not easily grasped even by those who sacrifice everything for it.
In simple terms: Truth is hard to obtain and indifferent.
Key Takeaway
Accept truth’s elusive nature.
Themes
philosophy
truth
desire
Mood
contemplative
skeptical
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- personal relationships
- spiritual quests
Key Concepts
will
illusion
beauty
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to “sacrifice” for truth?
- Can truth be fully known?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be subjective and context‑dependent.