Quote by John Updike

Truth should not be forced it should simply manifest itself, like a woman who has in her privacy reflected and coolly decided to bestow herself upon a certain man.

Truth should not be forced it should simply manifest itself,

Summary

The quote suggests that truth, like a woman, should not be coerced or imposed upon others. Instead, truth should naturally reveal itself, just as a woman privately reflects and willingly chooses to engage with a particular man. It emphasizes the importance of allowing truth to arise organically and be accepted willingly, rather than forcibly imposing it upon others.

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