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“Nothing has to be true forever. Just for long enough, to tell you the truth.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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“Nothing has to be true forever. Just for long enough, to tell you the truth.”

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

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

Ideas and beliefs are provisional; they hold only as long as they serve the truth we need.

In simple terms: Truths are temporary tools.

Key Takeaway

Question and revise your assumptions.

Themes

philosophy relativism truth adaptability

Mood

reflective curious

Type

aphilosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • decision making
  • conflict resolution
  • learning
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

Epistemology pragmatism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What belief have you outgrown?
  • How do you know when a truth has outlived its usefulness?
A Different Perspective

Truths can become limiting if clung to rigidly.

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