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“There is no story that is not true, [...] The world has no end, and what is good among one people is an abomination with others.” quote by Chinua Achebe
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“There is no story that is not true, [...] The world has no end, and what is good among one people is an abomination with others.”

Chinua Achebe

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Truth varies across cultures; moral judgments differ, leading to conflict when one group’s good is another’s evil.

In simple terms: What’s right for one may be wrong for another.

Key Takeaway

Respect cultural differences in moral judgments.

Themes

culture relativism conflict truth ethics humanity

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • international diplomacy
  • multicultural workplaces
  • global media
  • education
  • human rights advocacy

Key Concepts

anthropology moral philosophy cross‑cultural studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies find common ethical ground?
  • What role does narrative play in shaping truth?
A Different Perspective

May imply moral relativism undermines universal human rights.

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