Truth had a way of coming out on top—and it was just as…
““Truth had a way of coming out on top—and it was just as well for everybody that it did. If there ever came a day when truth was so soundly defeated that it never emerged, but sank, instead, under the sheer volume of untruth that the world produced, then that would be a sad day for Botswana, and for the people who lived in Botswana. It would be a sad day for the whole world, that day.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Truth inevitably surfaces; if suppressed by overwhelming falsehood, society suffers greatly.
In simple terms: Truth will out, but can be drowned out.
Champion truth and resist misinformation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism
- education
- policy making
- community dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify information?
- What role can you play in promoting truth?
Truth can be delayed or distorted; vigilance is needed.