--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Because it's true. Isn't that the only…" description: "\"“Because it's true. Isn't that the only reason to ever say anything?”\" — A.S. King" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8f/a-s-king-2293_reason_because-it-s-true-isn-t-that-the-only-re_2392818.png" --- # Because it's true. Isn't that the only reason to ever say… ![“Because it's true. Isn't that the only reason to ever say anything?” quote by A.S. King](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8f/a-s-king-2293_reason_because-it-s-true-isn-t-that-the-only-re_2392818.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8f/a-s-king-2293_reason_because-it-s-true-isn-t-that-the-only-re_2392818.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8f/a-s-king-2293_reason_because-it-s-true-isn-t-that-the-only-re_2392818.png) > ““Because it's true. Isn't that the only reason to ever say anything?”” [A.S. King](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/a-s-king/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He questions whether truth is the sole justification for speaking, implying speech may serve other purposes. **In simple terms:** Truth isn’t the only reason to speak. Key Takeaway Consider motives beyond factual accuracy. Themes truth communication philosophy ethics Mood thoughtful critical Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - debates - personal conversations - public statements Key Concepts existentialism speech acts intentionality Questions to Reflect On - When is speaking truth harmful? - What other reasons justify speaking? 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