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Friedrich Nietzsche

It is not when truth is dirty, but when it is shallow, that the lover of knowledge is reluctant to step into its waters.

Friedrich Nietzsche

Truth

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People who seek knowledge are more hesitant to accept truths that are superficial or incomplete rather than those that are complicated or unpleasant. They prefer deep, thorough understanding over simple or surface-level answers, even if the deeper truth is difficult to face.

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