Quote by Winston Churchill

In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies.

In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be a

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Winston Churchill, suggests that during times of war, preserving the truth becomes paramount. In order to protect vital information and maintain strategic advantage, it may be necessary to surround truth with deceitful narratives. By employing a "bodyguard of lies," truth can be safeguarded from the enemy who seeks to exploit it. This quote highlights the difficult moral choices and strategic tactics involved in warfare, acknowledging the importance of deception in certain circumstances to ensure the ultimate preservation and victory of the truth.

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