Truth never was indebted to a lie.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Truth stands on its own without needing lies.
- In plain terms
- Truth does not need lies.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust truth over falsehoods.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does truth need support?
- Can lies mask truth?
Another view
It ignores truth can be obscured by lies.
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