Description Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“The description is not the described.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Freedom from the Known, 1969
Descriptions can mislead; reality often differs from how we label it.
In simple terms: Words can distort truth.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions behind descriptions.
Themes
perception
language
truth
Mood
reflective
skeptical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- communication
- critical thinking
- media analysis
Key Concepts
phenomenology
semantic ambiguity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a description?
- When is a description useful despite inaccuracies?
A Different Perspective
Descriptions may still convey essential meaning.
