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“A lawyer's answer...so close to the truth that the truth was able to hide in its shadow.” quote by Stephen King
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““A lawyer's answer...so close to the truth that the truth was able to hide in its shadow.””

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Dark Half", 1989

A lawyer's answer is so close to truth that truth hides in its shadow.

In simple terms: Truth can be obscured by near‑truth.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper truth.

Themes

law truth perception

Mood

suspenseful reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • courtroom strategy
  • media analysis
  • personal decisionmaking

Key Concepts

legal ethics philosophy of truth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern hidden truth?
  • When does partial truth become deception?
A Different Perspective

Near‑truth may mislead.

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