Quote by Tim O'Brien

A thing may happen and be a total lie; another thing may not happen and be truer than the truth.

A thing may happen and be a total lie; another thing may not

Summary

This quote by Julio CortÃ¡zar suggests that truth can sometimes be subjective and unpredictable. It implies that an event may occur and seem true, but might actually be false or deceitful. On the other hand, something that didn't happen may turn out to be truer than what is considered as the truth. The quote challenges the idea that absolute and objective truth always exists and highlights the complexity of perception and the unreliability of appearances.

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Truth War Lies

By Tim O'Brien

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