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...Everything has to be taken on trust; truth is only that…

“...Everything has to be taken on trust; truth is only that what is taken to be true. It's the currency if living. There may be nothing behind it, but it doesn't make any difference so long as it is honoured. One acts on assumptions. What do you assume?” quote by Tom Stoppard
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“...Everything has to be taken on trust; truth is only that what is taken to be true. It's the currency if living. There may be nothing behind it, but it doesn't make any difference so long as it is honoured. One acts on assumptions. What do you assume?”

Tom Stoppard

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 a trust‑based construct, a currency of living; its existence matters more than its factual basis.

In simple terms: Truth is trusted belief.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions.

Themes

truth trust philosophy belief

Mood

philosophical inquisitive

Type

theatrical reflective

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • personal reflection
  • writing
  • teaching

Key Concepts

epistemology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions shape your reality?
  • How do you verify truth?
A Different Perspective

May ignore objective facts.

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