To most of us nothing is so invisible as an unpleasant truth. Though it is held before our eyes, pushed under our noses, rammed down our throats - we know it not.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Unpleasant truths are often ignored by people even when they are clearly presented to them.
- In plain terms
- People refuse to see truths that make them uncomfortable.
- What can you take from it?
- Comfort often blinds us to hard facts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truth are you avoiding?
- How do you react to bad news?
Another view
Sometimes unpleasant truths are subjective or misunderstood rather than objective.
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