“The only thing that matters is the truth, and the truth is always revolutionary.”
What this quote means
Brasillach asserts that truth, by nature, upsets the established order. Any truth that emerges challenges beliefs, structures, and powers in place, making it intrinsically revolutionary. In a world saturated with lies and compromises, daring to speak the truth is an act of courage and subversion. This quote encourages us to seek truth, even if it disturbs, because it is what can truly change things.
How to apply it daily
Identify a truth you have avoided for fear of consequences. Express it with tact, but with sincerity, in an appropriate context.
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