Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Truth -- An ingenious compound of desirability and appearance.

Truth -- An ingenious compound of desirability and appearanc

Summary

This quote suggests that truth is a clever combination of what we find desirable and what seems to be true based on appearances. It implies that truth may not always be pure and objective, but shaped by our subjective desires and external perceptions. It highlights the complexity of truth and how it can be manipulated or distorted to align with our preferences or what appears to be true on the surface.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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