Quote by Winston Churchill

We occasionally stumble over the truth but most of us pick ourselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.

We occasionally stumble over the truth but most of us pick o

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of people to overlook or ignore moments of truth in their lives. Sometimes we may come across insights or realizations that can shift our perspectives or bring clarity, but instead of embracing those truths, we often prefer to quickly move on without acknowledging their significance. It implies that many of us are unwilling to confront uncomfortable truths and would rather continue living in denial or ignorance rather than facing the change or introspection that may accompany accepting the truth.

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By Winston Churchill

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