Truths are more or less objective. Objectivity and subjectivity are two endpoints of a continuum, and very few 'truths' are entirely one or the other. "God exists" is a fairly objective proposition, yet its truth value is not entirely objective, since what it means depends on my own feelings and beliefs. The value of a work of art is more subjective, but still depends on certain objective criteria. Whatever some may say, it's possible to discuss whether or not a certain piece of art is good art, even if there are also just bald differences in taste. And, of course, the proposition "I am happy" is very subjective, but there are some objective features, such that it can make sense to reply "No, you just think you're happy." And "I am in pain" is about as subjective as it gets. It makes no sense to reply to that "No, you just think you're in pain." If you think you're in pain, you're in pain. But I don't see from this how defining reality is problematic.
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"Die Deutschen meinen, daß die Kraft sich in Härte und Grausamkeit offenbaren müsse, sie unterwerfen sich dann gerne und mit Bewunderung:[...]. Daß es Kraft giebt in der Milde und Stille, das glauben sie nicht leicht."
"The Germans believe that power must reveal itself in hardness and cruelty and then submit themselves gladly and with admiration[...]. They do not believe readily that there is power in meekness and calm."
-- Friedrich Nietzsche
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