Feels Quote by Harry Frankfurt
“Recognizing truth requires selflessness. You have to leave yourself out of it so you can find out the way things are in themselves, not the way they look to you or how you feel about them or how you would like them to be.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Importance of Truth, 1990
Truth is best discovered when we set aside personal bias and examine reality objectively.
In simple terms: Seek truth by removing personal bias.
Key Takeaway
Detach self from the to see reality.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
objectivity
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
instructive
When to use this quote
- academic research
- personal decision‑making
- ethical judgments
Key Concepts
bias
selflessness
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we recognize our own biases?
- What practices help maintain objectivity?
A Different Perspective
Complete objectivity may be impossible due to inherent perspectives.
