--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: How wrong people always were when they…" description: "\"How wrong people always were when they said: 'It's better to know the worst than go on not knowing either way.' No; they had it exactly the wrong way r..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/480/kingsley-amis-5258_doctors_how-wrong-people-always-were-when-they-s_2311914.jpg" --- # How wrong people always were when they said: 'It's better… ![“How wrong people always were when they said: 'It's better to know the worst than go on not knowing either way.' No; they had it exactly the wrong way round. Tell me the truth, doctor, I'd sooner know. But only if the truth is what I want to hear.” quote by Kingsley Amis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/480/kingsley-amis-5258_doctors_how-wrong-people-always-were-when-they-s_2311914.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/480/kingsley-amis-5258_doctors_how-wrong-people-always-were-when-they-s_2311914.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/480/kingsley-amis-5258_doctors_how-wrong-people-always-were-when-they-s_2311914.jpg) > “How wrong people always were when they said: 'It's better to know the worst than go on not knowing either way.' No; they had it exactly the wrong way round. Tell me the truth, doctor, I'd sooner know. But only if the truth is what I want to hear.” [Kingsley Amis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kingsley-amis/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. People prefer comforting lies over harsh truths, yet they also desire truth that aligns with their hopes **In simple terms:** Truth is preferred only when it fits desires Key Takeaway Seek truth, but be ready for discomfort Themes truth desire comfort cognitive bias Mood conflicted thoughtful Type philosophical ethical literary When to use this quote - medical diagnosis - personal relationships - political discourse Key Concepts psychology ethics human nature Questions to Reflect On - When is it kinder to with a truth? - How do you balance honesty and compassion? 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