Ultimately Quote by David Friedrich Strauss
“The world ultimately is what we say it is.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical essay, 1844
Reality is constructed by language and perception; our statements shape our world.
In simple terms: Words shape reality.
Choose language carefully.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing
- public speaking
- debate
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test the truth of a statement?
- Can language fully capture reality?
Subject to relativism.