No,' said the priest, 'we must not accept everything is true, we must only accept it is necessary.''A dismal thought,' said K., 'it makes untruth into a universal principle.
In Franz Kafka's "The Trial," a critical dialogue revolves around the idea of truth and necessity. The priest emphasizes that not everything can be deemed true, suggesting that one must distinguish between truth and what is needed in a given situation. This perspective implies a more pragmatic approach to life and judgment.
K.'s response reflects a deep unease with the priest's viewpoint, as he perceives it as endorsing falsehood as a universal norm. This exchange highlights the tension between objective truth and subjective necessity, raising profound questions about moral integrity and the nature of justice in a bewildering world.
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