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“It must have been then that I began to lose faith in reasonable argument as the sole measure of truth.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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““It must have been then that I began to lose faith in reasonable argument as the sole measure of truth.””

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

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

Reason alone cannot capture truth; emotions and narratives also shape understanding.

In simple terms: Reason isn’t the only truth source.

Key Takeaway

Balance logic with feeling.

Themes

philosophy truth emotion

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

epistemology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you trusted intuition over logic?
  • How do stories convey truth?
A Different Perspective

Pure rationality may ignore lived experience.

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