Truth Quote by Patricia Reding
““Let that be a lesson to you," chided Dixon. "Wanting or not wanting something to be so doesn't make is so--any more than repeating a lie makes it the truth.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, 2010
Repeating a lie does not turn it true; desire alone cannot change reality.
In simple terms: Desire doesn’t make falsehood true.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions.
Themes
truth
belief
logic
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- Debates
- personal relationships
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Epistemology
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we repeat false statements?
- How can we verify truth?
A Different Perspective
Strong emotions may cloud judgment.
![“Playing the guitar is like telling the truth - you never have to worry about repeating the same [lie] if you told the truth. You don't have to pretend, or cover up. If someone asks you again, you don't have to think about it or worry about it because there it is. It's you.” quote by B. B. King](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/928/b-b-king-4531_asks_playing-the-guitar-is-like-telling-the-t_186528.jpg)
