Quote by Tom Stoppard

The truth is always a compound of two half-truths, and you never reach it, because there is always something more to say

The truth is always a compound of two half-truths, and you n

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This quote suggests that the truth is complex and multifaceted, composed of two partial truths. As we try to understand the truth, we realize that there is always more to uncover or express. It highlights the idea that complete objectivity might be unattainable as new perspectives and additional layers of truth can continuously emerge, making it impossible to fully encapsulate the entirety of truth in any single statement or perspective.

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