Quote by Carl Sandburg

There are some people who can receive a truth by no other way than to have their understanding shocked and insulted.

There are some people who can receive a truth by no other wa

Summary

This quote suggests that there are certain individuals who are unwilling or unable to comprehend the truth unless their common understanding is disrupted or challenged in a way that may even be offensive to them. It implies that for these individuals, conventional modes of communication or reasoning may not be effective in conveying the truth, and a more forceful or confrontational approach may be necessary to make them see or accept it.

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Truth People

By Carl Sandburg

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