--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Scientific truth will out, you can't hide…" description: "\"Scientific truth will out, you can't hide the sun under a stone.\" — Ursula K. Le Guin" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/861/ursula-k-le-guin-138_accounts_scientific-truth-will-out-you-can-t-hide_2266413.jpg" --- # Scientific truth will out, you can't hide the sun under a… ![“Scientific truth will out, you can't hide the sun under a stone.” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/861/ursula-k-le-guin-138_accounts_scientific-truth-will-out-you-can-t-hide_2266413.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/861/ursula-k-le-guin-138_accounts_scientific-truth-will-out-you-can-t-hide_2266413.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/861/ursula-k-le-guin-138_accounts_scientific-truth-will-out-you-can-t-hide_2266413.jpg) > “Scientific truth will out, you can't hide the sun under a stone.” [Ursula K. Le Guin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ursula-k-le-guin/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Truth inevitably emerges; attempts to conceal facts are futile. **In simple terms:** Truth cannot be hidden. Key Takeaway Accept reality, seek evidence. Themes integrity knowledge transparency Mood reflective serious Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - political discourse - scientific research - personal honesty - media reporting Key Concepts epistemology social dynamics Questions to Reflect On - How do you confront hidden biases? - What evidence reveals concealed facts? 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