Quote by Jeff Melvoin

I've been over what I'm supposed to say and I've got to tell you, it's pretty persuasive stuff, but is it the whole truth It's a slice of truth, a morsel, a fraction. It's a piece of the pie, certainly not the whole enchilada, and now that I've been thinking about it, I don't think I could tell the whole truth about anything. That's a pretty heavy burden, because we all just view the world through this little piece of coke bottle. Is there such a thing as objective truth I wonder.

I've been over what I'm supposed to say and I've got to tell

Summary

This quote highlights the concept of subjective perception and the limitations of presenting the complete truth. The speaker acknowledges that their persuasive arguments contain some truth, but not the entirety of it. They compare truth to a slice of pie or a fraction, implying that individual perspectives are limited and only show a partial picture of reality. The quote also raises the question of whether objective truth exists, suggesting that our viewpoints are influenced by personal biases and experiences, leading to a fragmented understanding of the world.

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Truth

By Jeff Melvoin

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