Quote by Borislav Pekić
““Proklete činjenice. Ima zaista nešto bolesno u zapadnoevropskom vaspitanju. Nikad nam nije dosta činjenica. Za nas su, naime, činjenice - istine. Mi mislimo da smo u nečemu nešto saznali ako o tome prikupimo planinu činjenica. A zna se kako s njima stvari stoje. Većina ih se međusobno ne slaže. Činjenice su, u stvari, najnestabilniji faktor našeg saznanja o svetu. Njegova jedina prava nepoznata veličina. Da nema stvarnosti, kako bi se o njoj duboko i tačno pisalo!””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on Knowledge, Borislav Pekić, 1970s
Facts are unstable foundations; truth is elusive, and reality may be unknowable.
In simple terms: Facts are shaky; truth is hard to grasp.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about knowledge.
Themes
epistemology
skepticism
truth
reality
Mood
cautious
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- media analysis
- legal investigations
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
philosophical
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What facts do you accept without scrutiny?
- How do you handle contradictory information?
A Different Perspective
Facts can be manipulated; over‑reliance on data may ignore context.
