Lies Quote by Nbdycrs
““There is no such thing as "truth" or "lies" in this world; there never has been. There are only plain, hard facts. And yet, all beings who exist in this world acknowledge only those "facts" that are convenient to them, and take them to be the "truth". They do so because they know no other way of living. However, for those powerless beings who comprise the majority of this world's population, inconvenient facts that affirm their very existence, are their only truth.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Online Philosophy Forum, 2020
The author argues that “truth” is a social construct, with people accepting convenient facts as truth, especially when powerless, while ignoring inconvenient realities.
In simple terms: Truth is socially constructed and convenient.
Key Takeaway
Question whose facts you accept.
Themes
power
truth
social construction
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- education
- media literacy
Key Concepts
philosophy
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Whose “truth” benefits you?
- How can marginalized voices reshape accepted facts?
A Different Perspective
Convenient facts can reinforce oppression.
