Books Quote by Kane X. Faucher
““No, you have been brought up with the lies that books have told you, and granted they are far more comforting and aesthetically pleasing than the truth. I will not rip the illusion from you. Keep it, hold it, love it, let it give solace on dark days. Let the truth die a noble death, with no marker, no troubadours singing its songs, no glorious parades or the trotting out of its many lustrous icons on saint days. Let the truth die with the man who holds it. If there was anything I learned while teaching, it is that truth is overrated. The lies are just as, if not more, beautiful and poetic. And after centuries, if the lies have survived, they become the truth, as such.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unspecified, contemporary literary work
The passage argues that comforting falsehoods can be more valuable than harsh truths, suggesting truth is overrated and that beautiful lies may become accepted as truth over time.
In simple terms: Comforting lies may outweigh harsh truth.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some falsehoods can be beneficial.
Themes
truth
beauty
comfort
illusion
history
Mood
reflective
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- personal coping
- literary analysis
- teaching philosophy
- media criticism
Key Concepts
subjectivity
nostalgia
cultural memory
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you choose comfort over truth?
- How can we balance honesty with emotional well‑being?
A Different Perspective
The claim dismisses the importance of factual accuracy, which can undermine critical thinking.
