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Harder Quote by Andre Gide

“It is often so: the harder it is to hear, the more a truth is worth saying.” quote by Andre Gide — Download Open image

“It is often so: the harder it is to hear, the more a truth is worth saying.”

About This Quote

Source Essay: Preface to The Immoralist, 1902

The harder we struggle to hear truth, the more valuable it becomes when finally understood.

In simple terms: Struggle makes truth valuable.

Key Takeaway

Listen despite difficulty.

Themes

truth perception effort wisdom

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

personal relationships
journalism
science research
political discourse

Key Concepts

epistemology cognitive bias critical listening

Questions to Reflect On

What truths have you ignored?
How can you improve listening skills?

A Different Perspective

Noise can drown truth.

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