It was possible, maybe, to have facts in your mind that…
“It was possible, maybe, to have facts in your mind that weren't facts at all. You could build a whole life's story on false assumptions. You could make truths out of untruths and untruths out of truths. Until you spoke them, really said them out loud or checked for sure, you may not have known which were which.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Assumptions shape reality; questioning them reveals truth.
In simple terms: Check facts before believing them.
Question assumptions to find truth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- decision making
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions guide your decisions?
- How can you verify your beliefs?
Some truths are uncomfortable to confront.