Logic is one thing, the human animal another. You can quite easily propose a logical solution to something and at the same time hope in your heart of hearts it won't work out.
Luigi PirandelloRead
Personally, I don't give a rap for documents; for the truth in my eyes is not in them but in the mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True understanding comes from within and not from external documents.
In this quote, Luigi Pirandello emphasizes the idea that the essence of truth resides in individual perception and understanding, rather than in written documents or formalities. He suggests that human consciousness and thought are more significant in discerning truth than any external evidence may be.
Themes
TruthMindPerceptionUnderstandingDocuments
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a discussion about the nature of truth in philosophy classes.
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