Absolute truth Quote by Alice von Hildebrand
““The world in which we now live is a world whose outlook is so distorted that we absolutize what is relative (money-making, power, success) and relativize what is absolute (truth, moral values, and God).””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Soul of the World, 2010
Society elevates relative values like wealth and power while diminishing absolute truths, causing moral confusion.
In simple terms: We prioritize money over truth.
Key Takeaway
Re‑anchor to absolute values.
Themes
values
truth
morality
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- media consumption
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What absolutes guide you?
- How do you balance relative success with truth?
A Different Perspective
Absolute values may be contested across cultures.
