--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What was once obvious to them was no…" description: "\"What was once obvious to them was no longer quite as obvious. Why was it that humans lost sight of truth so quickly?\" — Ted Dekker" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/150/ted-dekker-1605_humans_what-was-once-obvious-to-them-was-no-lon_2020785.png" --- # What was once obvious to them was no longer quite as… ![“What was once obvious to them was no longer quite as obvious. Why was it that humans lost sight of truth so quickly?” quote by Ted Dekker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/150/ted-dekker-1605_humans_what-was-once-obvious-to-them-was-no-lon_2020785.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/150/ted-dekker-1605_humans_what-was-once-obvious-to-them-was-no-lon_2020785.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/150/ted-dekker-1605_humans_what-was-once-obvious-to-them-was-no-lon_2020785.png) > “What was once obvious to them was no longer quite as obvious. Why was it that humans lost sight of truth so quickly?” [Ted Dekker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ted-dekker/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Truth becomes obscured over time, showing how quickly humanity can lose clarity. **In simple terms:** Truth can become unclear quickly. Key Takeaway Question assumptions. Themes truth perception human nature Mood skeptical inquisitive Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - media consumption - education - leadership Key Concepts epistemology cognitive bias Questions to Reflect On - Why do we accept shifting truths? - How can we maintain clarity? A Different Perspective Truth can be intentionally manipulated. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Humans](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/humans/) [Truth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/truth/) ## Related quotes > [“Let me take a moment to point out the glaringly obvious. 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