Absolute truth Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“Nobody in this world possesses absolute truth. This is God's attribute alone. Relative truth is all we know. Therefore, we can only follow the truth as we see it. Such pursuit of truth cannot lead anyone astray.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interfaith Dialogue, 1938
Absolute truth is a divine attribute; humans only know relative truth, so we follow what we perceive as true.
In simple terms: We only have partial truth, guided by our perception.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility in understanding truth.
Themes
philosophy
religion
epistemology
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- ethical debates
- interfaith discussions
- personal growth
Key Concepts
divine attribute
relative truth
human perception
faith
knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “relative truth” mean to you?
- How can we respect differing truths?
A Different Perspective
Human perception can be biased, leading to misinterpretations of truth.
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