Half the lies they tell about me aren't true.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Public rumors contain a mix of truth and falsehoods.
- In plain terms
- People spread lies that sound true but are partly fake.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect mixed accuracy in gossip about yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What rumors have you heard?
- How do you check truth?
Another view
Some rumors are entirely false or entirely true.
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