Quote by Amy Tan

Dementia was like a truth serum.

Dementia was like a truth serum.

Summary

This quote suggests that dementia, a condition characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline, has a unique effect on individuals in terms of their level of honesty. It implies that when people suffer from dementia, their inhibitions are lowered, enabling them to express their thoughts more freely and candidly. Dementia is likened to a "truth serum" because it unveils or uncovers hidden aspects or true feelings that might otherwise remain concealed in individuals without this condition.

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