Biography Quote by Bob Dylan
““Truth was the last thing on my mind, and even if there was such a thing, I didn' t want it in my house. Oedipus went looking for the truth and when he found it, it ruined him. It was a cruel horror of a joke. So much for the truth. I was gonna talk out of both sides of my mouth and what you heard depended on which side you were standing.””
About This Quote
Source Song: “Desolation Row” by Bob Dylan, 1965
The speaker dismisses truth as dangerous, suggesting that seeking it can cause ruin, and that perception depends on perspective.
In simple terms: Truth is dangerous and subjective.
Key Takeaway
Question truth, but beware its impact.
Themes
truth
perception
danger
subjectivity
illusion
Mood
cynical
reflective
skeptical
Type
ly
philosophical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- political debate
- personal relationships
- media consumption
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
relativism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you avoid uncomfortable truths?
- How does perspective shape what you accept as truth?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be destabilizing and may not always be beneficial.
