Being true Quote by Samuel Johnson
“Truth has no gradations; nothing which admits of increase can be so much what it is, as truth is truth. There may be a strange thing, and a thing more strange. But if a proposition be true, there can be none more true.”
About This Quote
Truth is absolute; a true proposition cannot be surpassed in truthfulness.
In simple terms: Truth cannot be graded; it is absolute.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the absolute nature of truth.
Themes
philos
absolutism
logic
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- debates
- ethical decisions
- scientific claims
Key Concepts
metaphysics
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can truth be context dependent?
- How do we handle conflicting truths?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be complex in practice.
