There was no absolute truth. Also the facts and the truths about the universe were versatile. Since time was capable of changing states and altering events, even changing people and changing their ideals and beliefs. We could hear about people's failed attempts to be successful figures and an inspiration source to others in their lives in the world. However, time actually proved there is no stable thing for any unique examples that had their lives changed to actually lead the world with their thoughts. Some of which influenced the world with their thoughts and knowledge, however their ideals were at contrast with their ideals so they were doomed with failure then, till they were backed up by time. Einstein, Bismarck, Picasso, Walter Scott & Samuel Johnson ... All of which failed miserably even in their majors, however with bits of patience they got to the peaks of success.