Quote by Shirley Hazzard

Sometimes, surely, truth is closer to imagination or to intelligence, to love than to fact? To be accurate is not to be right.

Sometimes, surely, truth is closer to imagination or to inte

Summary

This quote suggests that truth is not always synonymous with factual accuracy. It implies that truth can be found in imagination, intelligence, and love, which are aspects of human perception and emotion that can reveal deeper understandings of reality. It cautions against assuming that being factually correct always equates to being morally, intellectually, or emotionally right. Instead, it implies that truth can reveal itself through different lenses and that a broader perspective is necessary to grasp the complexities of truth beyond mere facts.

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Imagination Truth Love Intelligence Rights

By Shirley Hazzard

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