With the beginning of life, comes the thirst for truth, whereas the ability to lie is gradually acquired in the process of trying to stay alive.

Gao Xingjian
With the beginning of life, comes the thirst for truth,...
With the beginning of life, comes the thirst for truth,...
With the beginning of life, comes the thirst for truth,...
With the beginning of life, comes the thirst for truth,...
About This Quote

This quote is about how truth needs to be sought out in youth. As we grow older, it becomes harder to find the truth, which is why people start lying to stay alive. Most people, when they are young, are honest and truthful to others. With age comes selfishness and lying can help an individual stay alive in a difficult situation.

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