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Friedrich Nietzsche

There are various eyes. Even the Sphinx has eyes: and as a result there are various truths, and as a result there is no truth.

Friedrich Nietzsche

Truth

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Nietzsche is saying that because different beings or perspectives see things differently, what counts as true varies depending on the viewpoint. Therefore, instead of one absolute truth, there are many different versions of truth shaped by who is observing.

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