We are always hearing of people who are around seeking…
“We are always hearing of people who are around seeking after the Truth. I have never seen a (permanent) specimen. I think he has never lived. But I have seen several entirely sincere people who thought they were (permanent) Seekers after the Truth. They sought diligently, persistently, carefully, cautiously, profoundly, with perfect honesty and nicely adjusted judgment- until they believed that without doubt or question they had found the Truth. That was the end of the search. The man spent the rest of his hunting up shingles wherewith to protect his Truth from the weather.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People claim to have found absolute truth, but true seekers remain humble and questioning, never settling.
In simple terms: True seekers stay questioning, not claiming finality.
Key Takeaway
Keep questioning, avoid complacency.
Themes
humility
truth
search
knowledge
skepticism
Mood
reflective
skeptical
thoughtful
Type
aphilosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- public discourse
Key Concepts
philosophy
epistemology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when you have truly found truth?
- What dangers arise from claiming absolute certainty?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be provisional; certainty can hinder further inquiry.