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"So with truth - there is a certain moment when one can say, this is the truth and here I put a dot, a stop, and I go to another thing. A judge has to put an end to a deliberation. But for a historian, there's never an end to the past. It can go on and on and on"

- A. B. Yehoshua

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This quote by A. B. Yehoshua speaks to the idea that reality is not constantly absolute. When it comes to a judge, they can put an end to a deliberation and come to a conclusion about what is true. However, for a historian, the past is nonstop and can constantly be analyzed in various ways. This quote suggests that reality is subjective and can be seen in a different way depending on the perspective of the person. It likewise indicates that fact is not constantly black and white, however rather a complex and ever-evolving principle. This quote motivates us to think seriously about the truth and to think about the various perspectives that can be taken when looking at a circumstance. Eventually, it suggests that fact is something that is continuously changing and evolving, which it is very important to be open-minded when considering various interpretations of the truth.

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Israel Flag This quote is written / told by A. B. Yehoshua somewhere between December 19, 1936 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from Israel. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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