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That in the beginning when the world was young there were a great many thoughts but no such thing as truth.
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"That in the beginning when the world was young there were a great many thoughts but no such thing as truth. Man made the truths himself and each truth was a composite of a great many vague thoughts. All about in the world were truths and they were all beautiful"

- Sherwood Anderson

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This quote by Sherwood Anderson speaks with the concept that truth is a subjective idea. In the start, when the world was young, there were many thoughts but no outright truth. Guy produced his own realities, which were a combination of many different ideas. These truths were scattered throughout the world, and every one was special and lovely in its own method. This recommends that fact is not a fixed idea, however rather something that is developed and shaped by people. It is a reflection of our own beliefs and values, and is constantly evolving. This quote highlights the importance of understanding that truth is subjective which we need to be open to various viewpoints.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sherwood Anderson between September 13, 1876 and March 8, 1941. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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