About Quote by Lucian Freud
“There is a distinction between fact and truth. Truth has an element of revelation about it. If something is true, it does more than strike one as merely being so.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio, 1975
Fact is objective; truth involves deeper insight that may not be immediately evident.
In simple terms: Fact vs. truth.
Seek deeper meaning beyond data.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative work
- scientific research
- legal judgments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What reveals truth beyond facts?
- When does truth surpass factual accuracy?
Truth may be subjective, making it harder to verify.