Quote by Tanya Huff

Better the comfort of a lie than the absurdity of the truth.

Better the comfort of a lie than the absurdity of the truth.

Summary

This quote suggests that people may prefer to believe in and live by a comforting lie rather than facing the harshness or absurdity of the truth. It implies that accepting and clinging to a falsehood may offer temporary solace or ease, protecting individuals from the uncomfortable realities of life. It highlights how individuals might choose to deceive themselves rather than confronting the uncomfortable, strange, or challenging nature of certain truths.

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Truth Lies

By Tanya Huff

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