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Man has always sacrificed truth to his vanity, comfort and…

“Man has always sacrificed truth to his vanity, comfort and advantage. He lives not by truth but by make-believe.” quote by W. Somerset Maugham
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“Man has always sacrificed truth to his vanity, comfort and advantage. He lives not by truth but by make-believe.”

W. Somerset Maugham

About This Quote

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

People often abandon truth for comfort, vanity, or personal gain, living in illusion.

In simple terms: Truth is sacrificed for comfort and vanity.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize truth over convenience.

Themes

truth vanity comfort illusion

Mood

critical contemplative

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • politics
  • media
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

ethics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you chosen comfort over truth?
  • What costs arise from living in make‑believe?
A Different Perspective

Truth can be uncomfortable and risky.

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