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Speaking on an individual level, I think that the statement is accurate - what you believe becomes true for you. People rationalize things to make them agree with what they believe as a person, and ultimately try to manipulate the world around them to fit their beliefs - their truths. It's when people are no longer capable of beneficially manipulating their environment that they are forced to wonder if what they believe is actually Truth, or if it was just a perception. Staying open to new ideas can help to catch false perceptions before they cause damage.
On a broader level, I agree with those others who have spoken about there being absolutes and an actual Truth regardless of one's perception. I would extend this to all areas of life - from basic observations to morality and philosophy - though I realize that not everyone shares my opinion on that. Perhaps that is just my truth - or perhaps it is actual Truth.
Case in point, I suppose.
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