Opposite Quote by Thomas Mann
“A great truth is a truth whose opposite is also a truth.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann, 1924
A statement can be true in mutually exclusive ways, revealing complexity.
In simple terms: Opposite ideas can both be true.
Key Takeaway
Embrace paradoxes.
Themes
philosophy
logic
paradox
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- debates
- ethical dilemmas
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Dialectics
relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile contradictory truths?
- When does a paradox become useful?
A Different Perspective
Truths may conflict, requiring nuanced judgment.
