“Philosophers think they can understand the truth, but thinking can only take you so far.”
– Ashutosh Mishra
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No Philosopher Has Ever Truly Known the Truth
Let’s be real. Philosophers have spent centuries trying to crack the code of truth. They’ve argued, written books, and come up with all kinds of theories. But here’s the kicker: none of them have actually gotten it. They’ve only thought about it. And truth? It’s not something you can figure out by just thinking. It’s either something you know deep down, or you don’t.
Philosophy is fascinating, no doubt about it. But thinking alone can’t give you the answers. You can spend years analyzing the truth, but at the end of the day, it’s just that—analysis. You’re not holding the truth; you’re only theorizing about it.
Look at the whole history of philosophy. Every time one question gets answered, a hundred more pop up! You think you’ve got it, and boom—more questions. It’s a never-ending circle. One philosopher says, “This is the truth,” and another comes along and says, “No, you’ve got it all wrong.” And round and round it goes.
So, what’s the point?
The point is, you can’t think your way to truth. You either feel it or you don’t. It’s like trying to explain what chocolate tastes like to someone who’s never eaten it. You can describe it all you want, but until they take a bite, they’ll never really know.
Philosophy, in a way, is like standing outside a candy shop and talking about how great the sweets probably taste, instead of just going in and eating one. You can speculate forever, but at some point, you’ve got to stop thinking and just experience it.
See what I’m saying? Perfect!
At the end of the day, the message is simple: don’t get stuck in overthinking. It’ll only take you so far. Truth isn’t something you solve like a puzzle—it’s something you experience. Stop chasing it in circles, and let it come to you. That’s when you’ll really know what it means.