Quote by Josh Billings

As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.

As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess

Summary

This quote suggests that truth is a rare and valuable commodity, but often underappreciated or overlooked by people. Despite the scarcity of truth, there is always an abundance of it available. In other words, the truth exists abundantly in the world, but people tend to disregard or dismiss it. This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of truth, emphasizing that although it is highly valuable, it is not always valued or sought after by individuals.

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Truth

By Josh Billings

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