Quote by Ernest Hemingway

The best ammunition against lies is the truth, there is no ammunition against gossip. It is like a fog and the clear wind blows it away and the sun burns it off.

The best ammunition against lies is the truth, there is no a

Summary

This quote highlights the power of truth in countering lies. While lies can be effectively challenged and disproven with the truth, gossip is wielded like a fog that is difficult to confront. However, the quote suggests that gossip can ultimately be dispelled by the clarity and transparency of the truth, akin to a clear wind blowing away the fog and the sun burning it off. In essence, the quote emphasizes the potency of truth in combating falsehoods, while implying that gossip holds less weight and can be overcome by its exposure to the truth.

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