XXVIII "Truth," said a traveller, "Is a rock, a mighty…
“XXVIII "Truth," said a traveller, "Is a rock, a mighty fortress; "Often have I been to it, "Even to its highest tower, "From whence the world looks black." "Truth," said a traveller, "Is a breath, a wind, "A shadow, a phantom; "Long have I pursued it, "But never have I touched "The hem of its garment." And I believed the second traveller; For truth was to me A breath, a wind, A shadow, a phantom, And never had I touched The hem of its garment.”
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, described in many metaphors, yet never fully grasped.
In simple terms: Truth is hard to pin down.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and keep searching.
Themes
mystery
perception
philosophy
search
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- Personal reflection
- academic debate
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Metaphor
subjectivity
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “truth” mean to you?
- How do you handle ambiguous truths?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on metaphor can obscure practical truth.