Quote by David Gemmell

The truth. Men will blind themselves with hot irons, rather than face it.

The truth. Men will blind themselves with hot irons, rather

Summary

This quote implies that people are often unwilling to confront or accept the truth, even if doing so may be painful or uncomfortable. It suggests that individuals might prefer to harm themselves metaphorically or physically, like blinding themselves with hot irons, than to confront the reality of a situation. The quote highlights the human tendency to avoid facing inconvenient truths, emphasizing the lengths to which individuals may go to maintain their ignorance or denial.

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Truth Humanity Ignorance

By David Gemmell

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