--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If the truth hurts, than change what the…" description: "\"“If the truth hurts, than change what the truth is!”\" — Steven Magnani" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88a/steven-magnani-280074_change_if-the-truth-hurts-than-change-what-the_3153466.jpg" --- # If the truth hurts, than change what the truth is! ![“If the truth hurts, than change what the truth is!” quote by Steven Magnani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88a/steven-magnani-280074_change_if-the-truth-hurts-than-change-what-the_3153466.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88a/steven-magnani-280074_change_if-the-truth-hurts-than-change-what-the_3153466.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88a/steven-magnani-280074_change_if-the-truth-hurts-than-change-what-the_3153466.jpg) > ““If the truth hurts, than change what the truth is!”” [Steven Magnani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steven-magnani/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. If truth causes pain, consider altering its presentation rather than denying it. **In simple terms:** Alter painful truth's presentation. Key Takeaway Reframe truth compassionately. Themes truth pain change communication ethics Mood cautious reflective Type Change:1 Hurts:0 Truth:1 Truth hurts:0 Change Truth:0 Hurts Change:0 When to use this quote - counseling - leadership - conflict resolution Key Concepts philosophy of truth psychology of pain Questions to Reflect On - When is it okay to soften truth? - What are risks of altering truth? 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