Quote by Francis Bacon

Truth is a naked and open daylight, that does not show the masques, and mummeries, and triumphs of the world, half so stately and daintily as candle-lights. . . A mixture of a lie doth ever add pleasure

Truth is a naked and open daylight, that does not show the m

Summary

This quote highlights the power and allure of truth while drawing attention to the fascinating nature of deception. It suggests that truth is pure, uncompromising, and transparent, standing out far more brilliantly than the glamorous facades and elaborate displays exhibited by the world. However, it also acknowledges the paradoxical human tendency to find pleasure in falsehoods, insinuating that a blend of truth and lie can offer a certain charm that pure truth alone may lack.

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By Francis Bacon

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