--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Maybe the truth does not matter, but I…" description: "\"Maybe the truth does not matter, but I want to know it if only so that I can come to some conclusions about such questions as: whether he is angry with..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db7/lydia-davis-3244_angry_maybe-the-truth-does-not-matter-but-i-wa_2946352.png" --- # Maybe the truth does not matter, but I want to know it if… ![“Maybe the truth does not matter, but I want to know it if only so that I can come to some conclusions about such questions as: whether he is angry with me or not; if he is, then how angry; whether he still loves me or not; if he does, then how much; whether he loves me or not; how much; how…” quote by Lydia Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db7/lydia-davis-3244_angry_maybe-the-truth-does-not-matter-but-i-wa_2946352.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db7/lydia-davis-3244_angry_maybe-the-truth-does-not-matter-but-i-wa_2946352.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db7/lydia-davis-3244_angry_maybe-the-truth-does-not-matter-but-i-wa_2946352.png) > “Maybe the truth does not matter, but I want to know it if only so that I can come to some conclusions about such questions as: whether he is angry with me or not; if he is, then how angry; whether he still loves me or not; if he does, then how much; whether he loves me or not; how much; how capable he is of deceiving me in the act and after the act in the telling.” [Lydia Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lydia-davis/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker seeks truth to gauge emotions and love, questioning intensity, deception, and authenticity. **In simple terms:** She wants truth to understand feelings and honesty. Key Takeaway Seek clarity in relationships. Themes emotion truth trust Mood curious analytical Type philosophical psychological When to use this quote - dating - conflict resolution - self‑reflection Key Concepts self‑knowledge relationship dynamics psychology Questions to Reflect On - How much truth do you need to feel secure? - When is uncertainty acceptable in love? 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