Avoids Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
“Truth, as ever, avoids the stranger.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Left Hand of Darkness, 1969
Truth tends to stay away from unfamiliar or foreign ideas, revealing a bias toward the known.
In simple terms: Truth avoids the unfamiliar.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth beyond comfort zones.
Themes
truth
bias
familiarity
exploration
Mood
reflective
provocative
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- journalism
- scientific research
- cross‑cultural dialogue
Key Concepts
Epistemology
cognitive bias
cultural relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to confront the “stranger” in our own thinking?
- How can we balance openness with critical evaluation?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on novelty can lead to false equivalence.
