Possession Quote by A.S. Byatt
““A man may be in as just possession of truth as of a City, and yet be forced to surrender it - this was the wise saying of Sir Thomas Browne.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Truth, 2004
Truth can be owned like a city, yet may be forced to surrender, reflecting the tension between possession and vulnerability.
In simple terms: Truth is both owned and vulnerable.
Key Takeaway
Guard truth wisely.
Themes
truth
ownership
vulnerability
Mood
reflective
intellectual
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal disputes
- academic debate
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
philosophical paradox
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to “own” truth?
- When must truth be surrendered?
A Different Perspective
May imply truth is a commodity.
