Art Quote by Susan Sontag
““Strictly speaking, nothing that’s said is true. (Though one can be the truth, one can’t ever say it.)””
About This Quote
Source Essay: "On Photography" (1977)
The quote suggests that language cannot fully capture truth; truth exists beyond spoken words, and articulation is always imperfect.
In simple terms: Words can’t fully convey truth.
Recognize limits of language.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- philosophical debate
- writing
- teaching
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you convey truth when words fail?
- What alternatives to speech can capture reality?
Truth may be expressed indirectly through metaphor or action.