Falsehoods Quote by John Lewis
““The truth is a powerful force. It is the foundation of all things. The truth is so all-consuming that it cannot be denied. You cannot erase the truth. You cannot tarnish the truth. You cannot whitewash the truth. It is bigger than the sum of us all, and whole, even in its parts. And yet, though the truth can't be denied or erased, it can be systematically obscured, strategically misinterpreted, and hidden from mainstream comprehension.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Truth, 2021
The truth is an unstoppable, all‑encompassing force that cannot be erased, yet it can be hidden or twisted by deliberate actions.
In simple terms: Truth cannot be destroyed but can be concealed.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and protect truth.
Themes
integrity
power
knowledge
truth
perception
Mood
determined
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- media analysis
- education
- activism
- legal proceedings
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
information theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies safeguard truth?
- What responsibilities do individuals have to uncover truth?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be manipulated by those in power, making it hard to discern.
![“I happen to believe that this election year [2016] is...one of the most important elections that we're going to face in a very long time. I know we hear from time to time that every election is important. This one is very, very important.” quote by John Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0da/john-lewis-1310_believe_i-happen-to-believe-that-this-election-y_49319.jpg)
![“[Donald Trump's inauguration] will be the first one that I miss since I've been in Congress. You cannot be at home with something that you feel that is wrong, is not right.” quote by John Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0ea/john-lewis-1310_congress_donald-trump-s-inauguration-will-be-the_81588.jpg)
![“Donald Trump has made it clear that certainly over the last few years that President [Barack] Obama was born in Hawaii.” quote by John Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9af/john-lewis-1310_barack_donald-trump-has-made-it-clear-that-cert_221481.jpg)
![“A mind conscious of right laughs at the falsehoods of rumour. [Lat., Conscia mens recti famae mendacia risit.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/95c/ovid-276_conscious_a-mind-conscious-of-right-laughs-at-the_12185.jpg)
![“I just wish this social institution [religion] wasn't based on what appears to me to be a monumental hoax built on an accumulation of customs and myths directed toward proving something that isn't true.” quote by Andy Rooney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ce5/andy-rooney-1253_atheism_i-just-wish-this-social-institution-reli_313358.jpg)
