“The only truth lies in learning to free ourselves from insane passion for the truth.”
— Umberto Eco
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Sometimes, people can become too obsessed with finding the absolute truth about everything. This obsession can actually make it harder for them to see things clearly. It’s important to be open-minded and accept that we might not always know everything. For example, in history, scientists once believed the Earth was flat, but they later learned it is round. If they had stayed obsessed with their first belief, they wouldn't have discovered the new truth. So, it’s good to keep learning and growing, rather than getting stuck on what we think we know. By doing this, we can lead happier, more flexible lives, free of the stress that comes from obsessing over always being right.
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