I think the day might come, Bess, when all men will know…
““I think the day might come, Bess, when all men will know of Dickon is what they were told by Tudor historians like Rous." "Jesú, no!" Bess sounded both appalled and emphatic. "You mustn't think that. Whatever the lies being told about Dickon now, surely the truth will eventually win out. Scriptures does say that 'Great is truth and it prevails,' and I believe that, Grace." Bess straightened up in the bed, shoved yet another pillow against her back. "I have to believe that," she said quietly. "Not just for Dickon's sake, but for us all. For when all is said and done, the truth be all we have.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Truth endures despite false narratives, urging belief in eventual justice.
In simple terms: Truth persists; believe in justice.
Key Takeaway
Hold faith in truth.
Themes
truth
justice
belief
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal conviction
- historical debate
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
historical revisionism
faith
narrative control
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain belief when evidence contradicts?
- What role does faith play in confronting false histories?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be obscured by powerful lies.