Chapter 54: The Light of Truth
Truth?
The middle-aged man looked at the Book of Truth in Ma Wei's hand, obviously stunned for a moment, and muttered in his heart: He can't be a missionary, right?
At this juncture?
Didn't you last second still strangle... Blackmail me?
Why did you pull out the doctrine and discuss the truth with me in the next second?
All kinds of doubts popped up in his heart, like mushrooms after a rain, and the middle-aged man was confused by Ma Wei's unreasonable mode of action.
"Of course I believe that there is truth in this world."
After hesitating for a moment, the middle-aged man finally spoke: "The truth in everyone's heart is different, for the beggars on the street, they just want to have a full meal, or have a piece of clothing that is enough to warm their bodies and help them survive the cold winter, material needs are the truth, but what about those nobles and princes who live in luxurious palaces?" What they are looking for is power, greater power, the basic material needs can no longer satisfy them, and the ever-expanding ambition makes them accumulate wealth by any means, and power and status are the truth! β
"It's well said that truth is not static, it varies from person to person."
Ma Wei nodded and continued to ask, "Then what is the truth for you, Levine Bojie?" β
The middle-aged man opened his mouth and wanted to answer immediately, but the words went around his mouth and swallowed back, and a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes.
Oh, yes...
What is truth to him?
Food?
Wealth?
Status?
He had never thought deeply about it, and after thinking about it, it seemed difficult to find a label that suited him.
"If you know the definition of truth, it's just a very simple question."
Ma Wei shook his head: "From a macro perspective, I personally believe that the truth can be roughly divided into three directions. β
"They are geometry based on physics and mathematics, commonly known as absolute truth, relative truth based on the way of thinking and clear logic, and spiritual truth that starts from the soul and finally breaks through the objective and subjective."
"Geometric truth is the sword in the hand, logical truth is the foundation of everything, which can be compared to the body, and the truth of the mind is the combination of the two and drives their brains."
"Any one of these three can be called the truth, but it is not exactly the truth, they are only one path of the truth, and when the three paths are one of them, when they are perfectly combined, it is the eternal and unchanging, correct truth."
"The material needs you just mentioned belong to the branch of spiritual truth, and they have just started from the subjective consciousness of the individual, and have not yet broken away from the concept of the self itself, which is sensual and full of desire."
"What's the point of these things?"
After listening to Ma Wei's words, the middle-aged man was confused, he probably understood the definition of truth, but he still didn't know what he was doing it for:
"Instead of studying these illusory things, it's better to think more about what to eat tomorrow!"
"Then why would you give up your low-hanging wealth to help the poor?"
"I...."
"You did, but you didn't know what you were after."
The rain knocked on the car window, Ma Wei turned a deaf ear, just lowered his eyes, and said softly: "The truth, not what you think, something that is divorced from reality, it is all around us, in life." β
"Most of the people who pursue the truth of geometry are scientists, who have spent their lives researching the means of production that can change human life, such as the steam train and railroad under us, the furnace and the loom in the factory..."
"And once the means of production are in the hands of a few people who seek benefits for themselves, they will become sharp knives to kill, and sharp weapons that thirst for human blood and knock bones and suck the marrow!"
"Just like you said, this kind of person will not stop, they only have power and wealth in their eyes, and their desires have invaded their bodies and minds, they are the moths of society and the enemies of the oppressed!"
"There are always people who don't like what they do and stand up for it, aren't you, Mr. Levine Boger?"
Staring at the middle-aged man's pensive eyes, Ma Wei suddenly sighed:
"It's a pity.... The means you use are too naΓ―ve. β
"Childish?"
The middle-aged man raised his head: "Is it naΓ―ve for me to distribute money to the poor masses?" β
"You can save them for a while, but you can't save them for a lifetime, as long as the means of production are still in the hands of moths, the situation will never change!"
Ma Wei said with a solemn expression: "Not only that, you stole 100 gold pounds from them today, and tomorrow, they will plunder 200, 300 or even more from the people!" β
"You acted righteously, but you didn't think about the consequences of doing so."
β.... So what do I do? β
Unconsciously, the middle-aged man no longer wanted to escape, and he began to talk to Ma Wei seriously and ask for the other party's opinion.
"Solve the problem at the source."
"The source?" The middle-aged man frowned.
"That's right, in order to fight these moths, it is necessary to awaken people's consciousness, bring people together, and light the bonfire in their hearts!"
Leaning forward, Ma Wei put the book of truth on the middle-aged man's knee: "It's useless to fight alone, personal heroism is not advisable, you are not the only one in this world who wants to stand up and resist, what we need is a beam of light, the light of truth!" β
"Read it, it's the Church of Truth's program of action."
Woo~~~
Woo~~~
A dull whistle came from the front of the car, and Ma Wei picked up the brown checkered box and stood up: "What you need, what you seek, there are annotations inside, if you want, come to 99 Kerr Street, the Church of Truth is ready to open its doors to you." β
After speaking, Ma Wei stepped off the train, and after a while, the train started slowly, and in the window, the middle-aged man looked at him with a confused face, and then jumped through the window, his lips flying up and down, as if telling the most touching love words in the world.
Mavi couldn't hear it, smiled and waved at him.
"You just let him go?"
Xiao Hei, who was lying on his shoulder, asked, "He's almost moved by you, can't you work harder?" Such a powerful thief, if he can join our church, it will definitely be a great help! Besides, you gave him the Book of Truth, and it would be a great loss if he didn't come back! After all, that's our handwritten doctrine! β
"The heat is almost over, it's useless to talk about it, and he needs to think about the rest."
Seeing the train go away, Ma Wei put down his arm and said faintly, "I believe that he will come back." β
"Why? Why are you so sure? β
"Because..."
Ma Wei glanced at the brown checkered box in his hand:
"His cat is still with me."