Quote by Khalil Gibran

Exaggeration is truth that has lost its temper.

Exaggeration is truth that has lost its temper.

Summary

This quote suggests that exaggeration occurs when the truth becomes heightened or amplified, often due to strong emotions or frustration. It implies that absolute truth can sometimes lose its rationality and become exaggerated, potentially leading to distorted or embellished claims. By characterizing exaggeration as truth losing its temper, it highlights the intense and volatile nature of this phenomenon, emphasizing how it can deviate from objective reality.

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