Elders Quote by John Donne
“Though truth and falsehood be Near twins, yet truth a little elder is.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Holy Sonnets, 1633
Truth is older than falsehood, even though they appear as twins.
In simple terms: Truth predates lies.
Key Takeaway
Recognize truth’s deeper age.
Themes
philosophy
truth
falsehood
poetry
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- ethical debates
- literary studies
- personal introspection
- truth-seeking dialogues
Key Concepts
temporal hierarchy
ethical discernment
literary analysis
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate truth from deception?
- Why does falsehood seem younger?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be harder to accept than falsehood.
