Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin

It seemed, at least, that they had not taught the boy to lie. But they had not taught him to know truth from lies.

It seemed, at least, that they had not taught the boy to lie

Summary

This quote suggests that the boy in question has not been taught to lie, but neither has he been taught how to discern truth from falsehood. It implies that while the boy may not intentionally deceive others, he lacks the critical thinking skills or guidance necessary to distinguish between what is true and what is not. This highlights the importance of teaching children not only the value of honesty but also the ability to distinguish between reality and misinformation.

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By Ursula K. Le Guin

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