Quote by William Faulkner

Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other.

Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other

Summary

This quote suggests that facts and truth are not necessarily interconnected. It implies that simply presenting facts does not automatically equate to presenting the truth. It leaves room for the idea that truth encompasses more than just objective facts, highlighting the importance of context, interpretation, and subjective perspectives in determining what is true. In other words, facts can be manipulated or selectively presented to shape a certain narrative or perception, thereby emphasizing the distinction between objective data and the broader concept of truth.

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By William Faulkner

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