How dare they suppress the truth, I thought. But in the months since then I have come to understand that there are different kinds of truth
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker initially wanted truth exposed but later realized truth can vary in nature.
- In plain terms
- I used to want the truth out but now I see truth comes in different forms.
- What can you take from it?
- Truth is not always simple or single.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can two things both be true?
- When is hiding truth okay?
Another view
Some truths must be suppressed for safety.
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