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“With the truth, you need to get rid of it as soon as possible and pass it on to someone else. As with illness, this is the only way to be cured of it. The person who keeps truth in his hands has lost…” quote by Jean Baudrillard
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“With the truth, you need to get rid of it as soon as possible and pass it on to someone else. As with illness, this is the only way to be cured of it. The person who keeps truth in his hands has lost…”

Jean Baudrillard

About This Quote

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

Truth is likened to an illness that must be discarded and transferred; hoarding it leads to loss.

In simple terms: Truth must be shared quickly, otherwise it becomes harmful.

Key Takeaway

Share information promptly; don’t cling to it.

Themes

communication truth information flow health metaphor philosophy

Mood

critical thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical cautionary reflective

When to use this quote

  • media reporting
  • personal secrets
  • organizational knowledge
  • public health

Key Concepts

truth censorship social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance truth sharing with accuracy?
  • When is withholding truth ethical?
A Different Perspective

Rapid sharing can spread misinformation if not verified.

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