The quote “One can live in this world on soothsaying but not on truth saying” highlights the idea that people often prefer comforting lies over harsh truths. Soothsaying refers to predicting or foretelling future events, frequently enough with a positive spin, while truth saying is about stating the facts as they are, regardless of how unpleasant they might be.
In essence,it suggests that people are more likely to accept and live comfortably with illusions and hopeful predictions rather than confronting reality. This could be because reality is often arduous and challenging. It requires us to face our fears, weaknesses, and failures head-on.On the other hand, soothsaying provides an escape from such difficulties by offering a more comforting or hopeful outlook of life.
Applying this idea to todayS world isn’t hard when we consider things like social media or even news outlets which sometimes present an altered version of reality for various reasons such as gaining more followers or promoting certain agendas. People tend to gravitate towards these sources because they offer a version of reality that aligns with their own beliefs or desires.
In terms of personal development, acknowledging this tendency within ourselves can be key in making progress towards self-betterment and growth. It’s easier to believe in convenient narratives about ourselves rather than confront our flaws and shortcomings but doing so may hinder our growth.
By recognizing this natural inclination towards ‘soothsaying’, we can consciously choose to seek out ‘truth saying’ instead – facing realities about ourselves and the world around us even when it’s uncomfortable. Though it might potentially be harder initially, embracing truth saying ultimately leads us closer towards understanding ourselves better and making meaningful changes in our lives.
