Quote by Chaim Potok

Truth has to be given in riddles. People can't take truth if it comes charging at them like a bull. The bull is always killed. You have to give people the truth in a riddle, hide it so they go looking for it and find it piece by piece; that way they learn to live with it.

Truth has to be given in riddles. People can't take truth if

Summary

This quote suggests that truth is often difficult for people to accept when presented directly or forcefully. Instead, it posits that truth should be conveyed in a subtle and enigmatic manner, like a riddle. By doing so, individuals are encouraged to actively seek and unravel the truth on their own, allowing them to gradually understand and come to terms with it. This approach is seen as more effective in helping people adapt and integrate truth into their lives, rather than being overwhelmed or rejecting it outright.

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