Quote by Winston Churchill

Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.

Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pi

Summary

This quote suggests that while men may occasionally stumble upon the truth, the majority of them tend to ignore it and continue with their lives as if they hadn't discovered anything meaningful. It highlights the tendency of individuals to shy away from confronting inconvenient truths or changing their beliefs and attitudes. This quote implies a certain level of complacency and an unwillingness to embrace the transformative power of truth.

By Winston Churchill

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