Doubt Quote by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
“A lie is more comfortable than doubt, more useful than love, more lasting than truth.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Love in the Time of Cholera, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, 1985
A lie offers comfort, utility, and durability, surpassing doubt, love, and truth in its appeal.
In simple terms: Lies are comforting and lasting.
Key Takeaway
Question the allure of falsehoods.
Themes
truth
love
deception
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political propaganda
- media narratives
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
comfort
utility
longevity
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you chosen a lie over truth?
- What are the long‑term costs of comfort lies?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on lies can erode trust and authenticity.
