Giving Quote by Katharine Fullerton Gerould
“Some of the men and women who will not say in so many words the thing which is not, will deliberately give a false impression. They are not the servants of truth; they are the parasites of truth.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Parasitic Nature of Falsehood, 1915
People who hide truth and create false impressions act as parasites, feeding on truth without serving it.
In simple terms: Falsehoods are parasitic.
Key Takeaway
Expose and challenge deceptive narratives.
Themes
truth
deception
integrity
power
communication
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- media analysis
- personal relationships
- academic debate
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
social critique
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize subtle false impressions?
- What responsibilities do we have to confront them?
A Different Perspective
Even parasites eventually die; falsehoods can be exposed and lose influence.
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