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“Justin had learned long ago that looking for truth in a bar is like looking for sex in a convent, you might eventually find something worth all the trouble, but the search will be long and full of the deepest frustrations.” quote by William Lashner
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““Justin had learned long ago that looking for truth in a bar is like looking for sex in a convent, you might eventually find something worth all the trouble, but the search will be long and full of the deepest frustrations.””

William Lashner

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Last Lick, William Lashner, 1995

Seeking truth in casual places leads to frustration and prolonged effort, often yielding little reward.

In simple terms: Finding truth in bars is frustrating and inefficient.

Key Takeaway

Avoid searching for deep truths in unsuitable settings.

Themes

truth frustration search inefficiency

Mood

cynical reflective

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • journalistic investigation
  • self‑reflection
  • spiritual quest

Key Concepts

existentialism human nature social settings

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is the setting appropriate for the truth you seek?
  • What alternatives could provide clearer insight?
A Different Perspective

Truth may be found elsewhere with less effort.

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