Mind Quote by James McBride
“Sometimes it seemed like the truth was a bandy-legged soul who dashed from one side of the world to the other and I could never find him.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Unknown Americans, 2014
The elusive nature of truth is likened to a restless soul traveling worldwide, evading capture.
In simple terms: Truth is hard to pin down.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty in seeking truth.
Themes
truth
search
elusiveness
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- journalism
- research
- spiritual quests
Key Concepts
existentialism
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern truth?
- What does “truth” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be subjective and shifting.
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