Clever Quote by Gregory David Roberts
“There's a truth deeper than experience. It's beyond what we see, or even what we feel. It's an order of truth that separates the profound from the merely clever, and the reality from the perception. We're helpless, usually, in the face of it; and the cost of knowing it, like the cost of knowing love, is sometimes greater than any heart would willingly pay. It doesn't always help us to love the world, but it does prevent us from hating the world. And the only way to know that truth is to share it, from heart to heart, just as Prabhakar told it to me, just as I'm telling it to you now.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Shantaram, 2003
There exists a deeper truth beyond observable experience, a profound reality that separates true insight from mere cleverness; recognizing it can be painful but prevents hatred.
In simple terms: Deep truth is hidden beyond surface perception.
Key Takeaway
Share profound insights to foster understanding.
Themes
philosophy
truth
perception
love
hate
knowledge
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- teaching
- writing
- dialogue
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethical insight
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths have you found painful?
- How does sharing truth affect your worldview?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be burdensome; sharing may alleviate isolation.
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