--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If the truth gets in the way, I will…" description: "\"“If the truth gets in the way, I will remove it. But truth be told, removing the truth never removes the truth.”\" — Craig D. Lounsbrough" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47d/craig-d-lounsbrough-285_agenda_if-the-truth-gets-in-the-way-i-will-remo_1764295.jpg" --- # If the truth gets in the way, I will remove it. But truth… ![“If the truth gets in the way, I will remove it. But truth be told, removing the truth never removes the truth.” quote by Craig D. Lounsbrough](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47d/craig-d-lounsbrough-285_agenda_if-the-truth-gets-in-the-way-i-will-remo_1764295.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47d/craig-d-lounsbrough-285_agenda_if-the-truth-gets-in-the-way-i-will-remo_1764295.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47d/craig-d-lounsbrough-285_agenda_if-the-truth-gets-in-the-way-i-will-remo_1764295.jpg) > ““If the truth gets in the way, I will remove it. But truth be told, removing the truth never removes the truth.”” [Craig D. Lounsbrough](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/craig-d-lounsbrough/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Attempting to hide facts does not change reality; truth persists despite denial. **In simple terms:** Hiding truth doesn’t erase it. Key Takeaway Accept reality, don’t suppress it. Themes integrity reality denial Mood reflective serious Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - legal testimony - personal relationships - media reporting - scientific research Key Concepts epistemology cognitive dissonance Questions to Reflect On - What consequences arise when you ignore facts? - How can you confront uncomfortable truths? 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