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Time is the father of truth, its mother is our mind.
Giordano Bruno
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Truth is shaped by time and our perceptions.

Giordano Bruno's quote suggests that the concept of truth is not static; it evolves over time and is influenced by our thoughts and perceptions. This reflects the idea that truth is subjective and can be understood differently based on individual experiences and the passage of time.

Themes

TruthTimeMindPerceptionPhilosophy

In practice

Example use cases

During a philosophy discussion, someone might quote this to emphasize the nature of truth.

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