"What is the truth? he asked. We place faith in ourselves, replied Altar (...)..." - Oliver Bowden, Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade

What is the truth? he asked. We place faith in ourselves, replied Altar (...) We see the world as it really is, and hope that one day all mankind might see the same.What is the world, then?An illusion, replied Altar. One we can either submit to as most do or transcend.And what is it to transcend?'To recognize that laws arise not from divinity, but reason. I understand now that our Creed does not command us to be free. And suddenly he really did understand. It commands us to be wise

— Oliver Bowden, Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade

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Themes

Faith — Reflections on belief, spirituality, and trust in the unseen
Freedom — The value of liberty, independence, and self-determination
Hope — Words of encouragement about optimism and brighter futures
Truth — Meditations on honesty, authenticity, and the search for truth
Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection

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