Quote by Anton Chekhov

They say: In the long run truth will triumph; but it is untrue.

They say: In the long run truth will triumph; but it is untr

Summary

This quote suggests that the popular belief that truth will eventually prevail or triumph in the long term is false. It implies that the concept of truth being triumphant in the end is not necessarily accurate, implying that lies or misinformation can endure and overshadow the truth. In essence, the quote challenges the optimistic idea that truth always prevails and raises doubts about the notion of a just outcome in the long run.

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By Anton Chekhov

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