Quote by Anna Held

No one ever tells us the truth, even those we love.

No one ever tells us the truth, even those we love.

Summary

This quote suggests that truth is something rarely spoken of, even in close relationships. It implies that people, including those close to us, often hide or distort the truth for various reasons. It highlights the complex nature of truth-telling and the lack of transparency in human interactions, perhaps implying a pessimistic view of the honesty and authenticity we can expect from others.

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