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There is not a single untruth, no -but after ten lines…

“There is not a single untruth, no -but after ten lines Truth shrieks, she runs distraught and disheveled through her temple's corridors; she does not know herself. 'I can endure lies,' she cries. 'I cannot survive this stifling verisimilitude” quote by Thornton Wilder
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““There is not a single untruth, no -but after ten lines Truth shrieks, she runs distraught and disheveled through her temple's corridors; she does not know herself. 'I can endure lies,' she cries. 'I cannot survive this stifling verisimilitude””

Thornton Wilder

About This Quote

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

Truth emerges in fragments, but lies can overwhelm, causing confusion and self‑loss.

In simple terms: Truth fragmented; lies overwhelm.

Key Takeaway

Seek clarity and question narratives.

Themes

truth deception identity

Mood

melancholic inquisitive

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • media consumption
  • legal testimony

Key Concepts

philosophy literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate truth from convincing falsehood?
  • What role does self‑knowledge play in recognizing deception?
A Different Perspective

Truth may be subjective, making discernment difficult.

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