Being true Quote by Herman Melville
“A thing may be incredible and still be true; sometimes it is incredible because it is true.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, 1851
Extraordinary claims can be factual; truth may be astonishing.
In simple terms: Truth can be amazing.
Key Takeaway
Accept surprising facts.
Themes
truth
surprise
belief
Mood
thoughtful
skeptical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- scientific discovery
- historical events
- personal revelations
Key Concepts
paradox
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we doubt amazing truths?
- How to verify surprising facts?
A Different Perspective
Extraordinary claims need evidence.
