Outside world Quote by M.R. Carey
““The facts are in the outside world. You can verify them with your senses or with objective tests. The truth is something that people build inside their heads, using the facts as raw materials. And sometimes the facts get bent or broken in the process.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King, 1999
Facts are external data; truth is a mental construct built from those facts, which can be distorted.
In simple terms: Facts are outside; truth is inside.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions and seek clarity.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
perception
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- research
- critical thinking
- decision making
- media consumption
Key Concepts
subjectivity
construction of reality
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate fact from interpretation?
- What safeguards can protect against distorted truths?
A Different Perspective
Facts can be misinterpreted or manipulated.
