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“The truth feels different from other things. The closest you can come to describing it is that it feels like taking a perfect breath.” quote by David Levithan
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“The truth feels different from other things. The closest you can come to describing it is that it feels like taking a perfect breath.”

David Levithan

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Source Book: The Lover's Dictionary by David Levithan, 2011

Truth is experienced as a profound, almost bodily sensation, akin to a perfect, effortless breath.

In simple terms: Truth feels like a perfect breath.

Key Takeaway

Seek moments of clarity.

Themes

perception truth experience

Mood

contemplative introspective

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • Meditation
  • creative writing
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

Phenomenology subjectivity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize truth in daily life?
  • Can breath help you sense truth?
A Different Perspective

Truth can be elusive and hard to articulate.

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