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“The stories get passed on and the truth gets passed over. As the sayin goes. Which I reckon some would take as meanin that the truth cant compete. but I dont believe that. I think that when the lies are all told and forgot the truth will be there yet. It don't move about from place to place and it…” quote by Cormac McCarthy
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““The stories get passed on and the truth gets passed over. As the sayin goes. Which I reckon some would take as meanin that the truth cant compete. but I dont believe that. I think that when the lies are all told and forgot the truth will be there yet. It don't move about from place to place and it dont change from time to time. You cant corrupt it any more than you can salt salt. You cant corrupt it because that's what it is.””

Cormac McCarthy

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Suggests that truth endures despite being suppressed; lies are temporary, but truth remains immutable.

In simple terms: Truth persists even when hidden.

Key Takeaway

Trust that truth will outlast deception.

Themes

truth lies perseverance knowledge integrity

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • media analysis
  • historical research
  • personal reflection
  • legal testimony

Key Concepts

philosophy epistemology resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mechanisms protect truth in society?
  • How do we recognize hidden truths?
A Different Perspective

Truth can be distorted by power or bias.

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