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Rumour Quote by Arundhati Roy

“There were rumours and counter­rumours. There were rumours that might have been true, and truths that ought to have been just rumours.” quote by Arundhati Roy
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““There were rumours and counter­rumours. There were rumours that might have been true, and truths that ought to have been just rumours.””

Arundhati Roy

About This Quote

Source Novel: The God of Small Things, 1997

Rumors and truths intertwine, blurring reality and making it hard to distinguish fact from fiction.

In simple terms: Rumors obscure truth.

Key Takeaway

Seek clarity amid rumors.

Themes

truth rumor perception

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • public policy
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

epistemology media studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify information?
  • What are the consequences of believing rumors?
A Different Perspective

Rumors can spread misinformation quickly.

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