Context Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
“I do not fear truth. I welcome it. But I wish all of my facts to be in their proper context.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, 1975
Seek truth openly, but ensure facts are contextualized.
In simple terms: Truth is welcome, but needs context.
Key Takeaway
Verify context before accepting facts.
Themes
truth
context
knowledge
integrity
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research
- debates
- media consumption
- education
Key Concepts
epistemology
critical thinking
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you determine proper context?
- What risks arise from decontextualized facts?
A Different Perspective
Context can be subjective, leading to misinterpretation.
![“People always tend to give the benefit of the doubt to allow people to explain the context [of their words].” quote by Keli Goff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/13d/keli-goff-67356_benefit-of-the-doubt_people-always-tend-to-give-the-benefit-o_18537.jpg)
![“[Mood allocates] investments of time, effort, resources, and risk taking to maximize Darwinian fitness in situations of varying propitiousness. High and low moods adjust cognition and behavior to cope with propitious and unpropitious situations.” quote by Randolph M. Nesse](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6d0/randolph-m-nesse-24802_behavior_mood-allocates-investments-of-time-effor_87538.jpg)
