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“Love and Truth, their warfare seems eternal.” quote by E.M. Forster
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““Love and Truth, their warfare seems eternal.””

E.M. Forster

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Passage to India, 1924

Love and truth are in perpetual conflict, suggesting an endless struggle between affection and reality.

In simple terms: Love and truth often clash, creating ongoing tension.

Key Takeaway

Seek balance between emotional bonds and factual integrity.

Themes

love truth conflict etity philosophy

Mood

thoughtful poetic serious

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • political discourse
  • legal judgments

Key Concepts

ethics human relationships existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love ever fully align with truth?
  • What compromises are acceptable?
A Different Perspective

Truth may be subjective, making resolution impossible.

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