There are those who so dislike the nude that they find something indecent in the naked truth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some people hate the bare truth as much as a nude body.
- In plain terms
- People dislike plain truth like they dislike being naked.
- What can you take from it?
- Truth can feel uncomfortable to some.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you hide truth to spare feelings?
- Is blunt truth ever indecent?
Another view
Many prefer raw truth without cushioning.
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