Quote by Albert Camus

Don't lies eventually lead to the truth? And don't all my stories, true or false, tend toward the same conclusion? Don't they all have the same meaning? So what does it matter whether they are true or false if, in both cases, they are significant of what I have been and what I am? Sometimes it is easier to see clearly into the liar than into the man who tells the truth. Truth, like light, blinds. Falsehood, on the contrary, is a beautiful twilight that enhances every object.

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Summary

This quote suggests that lies can eventually lead to the truth and that both truths and lies can hold the same significance in revealing one's past and present. It implies that the distinction between truth and falsehood is insignificant, as they both reveal aspects of a person's identity. It also implies that lies may be easier to understand than the absolute truth, as truth can be blinding, while falsehood can create a beautiful ambiance that highlights the essence of objects or individuals. Ultimately, the quote questions the importance of truth and falsehood as separate entities in the pursuit of understanding oneself and others.

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Truth Stories Liars

By Albert Camus

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