Quote by Anthony Hope

Telling the truth to people who misunderstand you is generally promoting a falsehood, isn't it?

Telling the truth to people who misunderstand you is general

Summary

This quote suggests that attempting to tell the truth to people who misunderstand you can often lead to promoting false ideas and misconceptions. It implies that even if your intentions are honest and truthful, the listener's misunderstanding can distort the message, resulting in a misleading interpretation. In such cases, the speaker can inadvertently contribute to a false perception or belief.

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Truth

By Anthony Hope

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