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Lately I have come to believe that an as yet undiscovered…

“Lately I have come to believe that an as yet undiscovered human need and even a property of matter is the desire for revelation. The truth within us has a way of coming out despite all conscious efforts to conceal it. I have heard stories from those in the generation after the war, all speaking of…” quote by Susan Griffin
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““Lately I have come to believe that an as yet undiscovered human need and even a property of matter is the desire for revelation. The truth within us has a way of coming out despite all conscious efforts to conceal it. I have heard stories from those in the generation after the war, all speaking of the same struggle to ferret truth from the silence of their parents so that they themselves could begin to live.””

Susan Griffin

About This Quote

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

Suggests an innate human drive for truth that emerges despite attempts to hide it, especially across generations.

In simple terms: People naturally seek hidden truths, even if they try to conceal them.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and explore deeper truths within yourself.

Themes

philosophy psychology history

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical introspective

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • family storytelling
  • historical research
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

truth seeking generational trauma self discovery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths are you avoiding?
  • How does family silence affect your identity?
A Different Perspective

Truth may be distorted by personal bias.

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