Quote In this treacherous worldNothing is the truth...

“In this treacherous worldNothing is the truth nor a lie.Everything depends on the colorOf the crystal through which one sees it” - Pedro Calderón de la Barca

Decryption of quote

"In this treacherous world, nothing is as straightforward as it seems. The line between truth and lies blurs, leaving us to navigate a complex web of perceptions and perspectives. It's a world where reality is subjective, shaped by the lens through which we view it.

Our perceptions are colored by our experiences, beliefs, and biases. Everything depends on the color of the crystal through which we see the world. Just as a prism refracts light into a spectrum of colors, our minds filter information through a unique set of filters.

What may appear as truth to one person may be seen as a lie by another. Our truths are not universal but rather personal and subjective. Nothing is the truth nor a lie in absolute terms, but rather a reflection of our individual perspectives.

It's a reminder that we must approach the world with humility and an open mind. We must be willing to consider different viewpoints and challenge our own assumptions. Everything depends on the color of the crystal through which we see the world, and we must be conscious of our own biases.

By acknowledging the subjectivity of truth, we can cultivate empathy and understanding. We can learn to appreciate the diversity of perspectives and experiences that shape our world. In this treacherous world, embracing the complexity of truth can lead us to deeper connections and a more nuanced understanding of the world around us.




evil good lies perception truth

Quotes to Explore


 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Be true to yourself. How you treat yourself sets the standard for how others will treat you.

Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Be true to yourself. How you treat yourself sets the standard for how others will treat you.

Steve Maraboli

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : I find the best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead, help them reveal the greatest version of themselves.

I find the best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead, help them reveal the greatest version of themselves.

Steve Maraboli

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

Sun Tzu

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.

It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.

Theodore Roosevelt

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.

Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.

Tim Fargo

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.

Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.

Truman Capote