Quote by John Verdon

The stories people tell you about themselves seem to retain the possibility of being false. But what you discover about them by yourself seems to be the truth.

The stories people tell you about themselves seem to retain

Summary

This quote suggests that when people share stories about themselves, there is a potential for those stories to be deceitful or inaccurate. However, it implies that true understanding and knowledge about individuals can only be gained through personal observation and discovery. In other words, relying solely on the narratives people present about themselves may not provide an accurate picture, while firsthand experiences and observations tend to reveal the genuine truth about them.

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