I believed, and still do believe, that truth, is frequently of its own essence, superficial, and that, in many cases, the depth lies more in the abysses where we seek her, than in the actual situations wherein she may be found.

📖 Edgar Allan Poe


🎂 January 19, 1809  –  ⚰️ October 7, 1849
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In Edgar Allan Poe's "Complete Tales and Poems," he reflects on the nature of truth, suggesting that it often appears to be superficial. Poe believes that the quest for understanding depth is more significant than the truths encountered in everyday situations. This exploration of truth requires looking into the deeper, sometimes darker, aspects of existence rather than accepting surface-level explanations.

Poe's perspective emphasizes that the real richness of truth lies in...

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