This text presents an autobiographical reflection by the author on the formation of his philosophical thinking during the final years of World War II. The author recalls his high school years, where he excelled in German classes and regularly presented reports on significant philosophical topics. A pivotal moment was his encounter with Emanuel Rádl’s concept of truth, which he discovered through Zdeněk Smetáček’s writings and by personally transcribing Rádl’s "Consolation of Philosophy" in 1943. Initially rooted in the positivist traditions of the First Republic through the works of František Krejčí, the author’s perspective was profoundly challenged by Rádl’s view of truth, which stood in contrast to the traditional adequation theory. These memories highlight how deeply and often unconsciously Rádl’s thought influenced the author’s intellectual development. The account provides a unique insight into the educational atmosphere during the German occupation and the author's internal shift from positivism toward a more complex philosophical understanding of truth.