Absolute Quote by John Ralston Saul
“Nothing is absolute, with the debatable exceptions of this statement and death.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Unconscious Civilization, 1995
The quote suggests that all truths are provisional except the claim itself and mortality.
In simple terms: All truths are provisional except this claim and death.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty, focus on what you can affect.
Themes
philosophy
relativism
mortality
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- debates
- ethical decisions
- life planning
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Epistemology
existentialism
paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths do you consider absolute?
- How does acknowledging uncertainty change your choices?
A Different Perspective
It may overgeneralize; some scientific facts are robust.
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