Quote by John Donne

Though Truth and Falsehood be Near twins, yet Truth a little elder is.

Though Truth and Falsehood be Near twins, yet Truth a little

Summary

This quote suggests that although truth and falsehood may have similarities and be closely related, truth has a slight advantage of being older or more established than falsehood. It implies that truth is the original state or the foundation on which falsehood is built. In essence, truth is inherently more natural and authentic, while falsehood is a derivative or distortion of it. The quote highlights the significance and power of truth, even in the face of its deceptive counterpart.

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By John Donne

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