Ends Quote by Clarice Lispector
“For only when I err do I get away from what I know and what I understand. If "truth" were what I can understand, it would end up being but a small truth, my-sized. Truth must reside precisely in what I shall never understand.”
About This Quote
Error forces us out of familiar understanding; truth lies beyond what we can fully comprehend.
In simple terms: Mistakes reveal deeper truths.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mistakes to discover deeper truth.
Themes
error
truth
understanding
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- learning new subjects
- creative problem solving
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths have you missed due to certainty?
- How can you stay open to unknowable truths?
A Different Perspective
Accepting unknowns can cause anxiety.
