Quote by Stephen Colbert

There's nothing wrong with stretching the truth. We stretch taffy, and that just makes it more delicious.

There's nothing wrong with stretching the truth. We stretch

Summary

The quote suggests that exaggerating or distorting the truth is not inherently bad. It draws a parallel to stretching taffy, implying that stretching the truth can actually enhance or make it more enjoyable. By using this analogy, the quote implies that bending the truth can be seen as a harmless act that adds flavor or excitement to a situation, rather than something deceitful or negative.

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Truth

By Stephen Colbert

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