Quote by David Knopfler

Trust the tale, not the teller.

Trust the tale, not the teller.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of focusing on the content or message of a story rather than blindly believing the person conveying it. It suggests that the reliability or credibility of the storyteller should not be the sole basis for accepting or rejecting the tale. The quote encourages individuals to critically analyze the narrative itself, considering its context, consistency, evidence, and logic, rather than blindly trusting the person delivering it. In essence, we should rely on the substance of a story rather than solely relying on the credibility of the person telling it.

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