Reality Quote by Peter Ackroyd

““…a lie, once uttered, changes reality just as surely as if it were a great truth.””

Peter Ackroyd

About This Quote

Source Book: The House of Doctor Dee, 1996

Suggests that falsehoods can reshape reality as powerfully as truths.

In simple terms: Lies can alter reality like truths.

Key Takeaway

Question narratives and seek truth.

Themes

truth perception power

Mood

cautionary analytical

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

politics
media
personal relationships

Key Concepts

social construct epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

How do you verify information?
What impact do lies have on collective memory?

A Different Perspective

Truth may be resilient against manipulation.

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