Quote by Orson Scott Card

To me, the truth is what actually happened. Yet it is impossible to know anything approaching the whole truth about past events. Even the people living them could not possibly understand. That truth is always out of reach.

To me, the truth is what actually happened. Yet it is imposs

Summary

This quote suggests that the truth, in relation to past events, is subjective and elusive. The speaker believes that the truth is defined by what actually happened, but acknowledges the limitations of human understanding. They argue that even the people living through those events may not fully comprehend the truth, making it forever unattainable. This quote highlights the complex nature of truth and its elusive nature, emphasizing the inherent difficulty in obtaining a complete understanding of past events.

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