Contempt Quote by Czeslaw Milosz
“Grow your tree of falsehood from a small grain of truth. Do not follow those who lie in contempt of reality. Let your lie be even more logical than the truth itself, so the weary travelers may find repose.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Book of Disquiet, Czeslaw Milosz, 1955
Truth can be twisted into elaborate falsehoods that seem logical, misleading others.
In simple terms: Truth can be twisted into lies.
Key Takeaway
Guard against seductive falsehoods.
Themes
truth
deception
logic
Mood
cautionary
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- media analysis
- political rhetoric
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
philosophy
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify truth?
- When have you been misled by a logical lie?
A Different Perspective
Logical lies can be persuasive and dangerous.
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