There are no whole truths; all truths are half-truths. It is trying to treat them as whole truths that plays the devil.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Truths are often partial; treating them as complete causes problems.
- In plain terms
- Avoid seeing truths as absolute and complete.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay open to nuance in truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you treat opinions as facts?
- How do you handle uncertainty?
Another view
Some truths do require firm adherence in specific contexts.
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