One often makes a remark and only later sees how true it is.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often speak casually and only recognize the truth of their words after time passes.
- In plain terms
- We say things without realizing their truth until later.
- What can you take from it?
- Time reveals the accuracy of our casual remarks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What have you said that you now understand?
- How do you verify your thoughts?
Another view
Not all remarks become true; some remain false or meaningless.
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