Absolute truth Quote by Chogyam Trungpa
“When you put relative and absolute truth together and they become one unit, it becomes possible to make things workable. You are not too much on the side of absolute truth, or you would become too theoretical. You are not too much on the side of relative truth, or you would become too precise. When you put them together, you realize that there is no problem.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, Chogyam Trungpa, 1973
Balancing relative and absolute perspectives creates practical solutions, avoiding extremes of theory or precision.
In simple terms: Combine viewpoints for workable results.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance between flexibility and certainty.
Themes
philosophy
pragmatism
balance
Mood
thoughtful
calm
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- decision making
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
- leadership
Key Concepts
relativism
absolutism
integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply this balance in daily decisions?
- When does flexibility become lack of principle?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on one side can cause rigidity or ambiguity.
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