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“There's truth as far as you knows it; and there's truth as far as you're asked for it. But they don't represent the whole truth - not necessarily.” quote by Dorothy L. Sayers
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“There's truth as far as you knows it; and there's truth as far as you're asked for it. But they don't represent the whole truth - not necessarily.”

Dorothy L. Sayers

About This Quote

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

Truth varies by perspective; knowledge is partial, and asking shapes what is revealed.

In simple terms: Truth depends on what you know and what you ask.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions to uncover fuller truth.

Themes

knowledge truth perspective

Mood

inquisitive thoughtful

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • research
  • investigations
  • dialogue

Key Concepts

epistemology relativism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What questions could reveal hidden aspects?
  • How do you handle conflicting truths?
A Different Perspective

Assuming partial truth may ignore broader context.

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