Quote by Charles Spurgeon

A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.

A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth i

Summary

This quote, commonly attributed to Mark Twain, highlights the speed and deceptive power of lies compared to the often slower dissemination of truth. It suggests that falsehoods can quickly spread and gain traction, capturing people's attention and shaping their beliefs. Meanwhile, the truth, represented metaphorically as a person putting on their shoes, symbolizes the necessary process of verification and evidence-gathering. The quote emphasizes the challenge of combating misinformation, indicating that truth sometimes lags behind in the race against the rapid spread of lies.

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