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What does it mean?
The truth remains factual regardless of how people react to it with fear or hostility.
In plain terms
Truth stands firm even if people hate it.
What can you take from it?
Accept facts even when they are unpleasant.

Where it applies

  • debate
  • journalism
  • personal conviction

Putting it to work

  • defending facts
  • debating opponents
  • seeking clarity

Questions to consider

  • How do we handle difficult truths?
  • Why do people reject facts?

Another view

It assumes truth is always clear and undeniable.

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