All things are subject to
â
All things are subject to
interpretation whichever
interpretation prevails
at a given time is
a function of power
and not truth.
â
Meaning
This quote means what people accept as truth is often shaped by power, influence, and dominant interpretation. It questions whether prevailing views are always grounded in reality.
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