--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If it’s not truth, Don’t remember it…" description: "\"“If it’s not truth, Don’t remember it, Don’t write it down, Don’t say it.”\" — Cody Edward Lee Miller" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e20/cody-edward-lee-miller-1361_remember_if-it-s-not-truth-don-t-remember-it-don_2403365.jpg" --- # If it’s not truth, Don’t remember it, Don’t write it down… ![“If it’s not truth, Don’t remember it, Don’t write it down, Don’t say it.” quote by Cody Edward Lee Miller](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e20/cody-edward-lee-miller-1361_remember_if-it-s-not-truth-don-t-remember-it-don_2403365.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e20/cody-edward-lee-miller-1361_remember_if-it-s-not-truth-don-t-remember-it-don_2403365.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e20/cody-edward-lee-miller-1361_remember_if-it-s-not-truth-don-t-remember-it-don_2403365.jpg) > ““If it’s not truth, Don’t remember it, Don’t write it down, Don’t say it.”” [Cody Edward Lee Miller](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/cody-edward-lee-miller/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Truth is privileged; forgetting or ignoring falsehoods protects integrity. **In simple terms:** Only truth deserves memory and expression. Key Takeaway Prioritize truth in writing and speech. Themes integrity truth memory discipline Mood serious introspective Type philosophical ethical When to use this quote - journalism - creative writing - personal journaling - education Key Concepts epistemology ethical writing Questions to Reflect On - When is it acceptable to omit truth? - How does selective memory shape identity? 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