Confronted-by-grace Quote by John Webster
““We make desire, not truth, the real clue to what’s valuable. If we desire something, then it has value; if not, we despise and reject.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The White Devil, 1612
Value is assigned by personal desire rather than objective truth; what we want determines its worth.
In simple terms: Desire defines value, not truth.
Key Takeaway
Recognize desire’s role in judging value.
Themes
subjectivity
value
desire
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- consumer choices
- art criticism
- relationship judgments
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does desire shape your judgments?
- Can you separate desire from truth?
A Different Perspective
Desire can be manipulated, leading to false valuations.
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