Lies Quote by Terry Pratchett
“Sometimes the truth is arrived at by adding all the little lies together and deducting them from the totality of what is known.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Small Gods by Terry Pratchett, 1997
Truth emerges by aggregating small lies and subtracting them from known facts.
In simple terms: Truth is built from many small lies.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions critically.
Themes
truth
logic
analysis
Mood
inquisitive
skeptical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- investigative journalism
- scientific research
- legal reasoning
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
philosophy
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify information?
- What small lies affect your worldview?
A Different Perspective
Complex lies can obscure truth.
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