Quote by Andre Maurois

There are certain persons for whom pure Truth is a poison.

There are certain persons for whom pure Truth is a poison.

Summary

This quote suggests that there are individuals who cannot handle or accept the truth. For some people, the absolute truth might be uncomfortable or unsettling, so they shy away from embracing it. These individuals may have a preference for deception, illusions, or half-truths to preserve their sense of security or avoid facing reality. The quote implies that for these specific individuals, the unfiltered truth becomes toxic or harmful to them, likely because it challenges their beliefs or disrupts their preferred way of living.

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Truth

By Andre Maurois

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