Absolute truth Quote by Nirmala Srivastava
“At the very outset I have to tell you that truth is what it is. You cannot mold it, you cannot change it. It is always the same. It has been the same, it is the same, it will be the same. But to say that we know the truth and that we have the truth is really a self-deception. If you had known the absolute truth there would have been no problems and everybody would have said the same thing. There would be no discussions, no arguments, no fights and wars. But when we don't know the absolute truth then we can find out our own mental conceptions as the truth. But this mind is so limited.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Truth, Nirmala Srivastava, date unknown
Truth is immutable and independent of personal belief; claiming absolute knowledge is self‑deception, leading to conflict when perspectives differ.
In simple terms: Truth never changes; claiming we know it is false.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and dialogue.
Themes
truth
humility
conflict
knowledge
perception
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- philosophical debates
- intercultural dialogue
- scientific inquiry
- personal reflection
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
epistemology
relativism
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle disagreements when you suspect you lack full truth?
- What role does humility play in seeking knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Absolute certainty is unattainable; overconfidence can cause division.
