Quote by Graham Greene

The truth has never been of any real value to any human being - it is a symbol for mathematicians and philosophers to pursue. In human relations kindness and lies are worth a thousand truths.

The truth has never been of any real value to any human bein

Summary

This quote suggests that while the pursuit of truth may be important in fields like mathematics and philosophy, it holds little value in human relationships. It implies that acts of kindness and occasionally bending or concealing the truth can often be more beneficial and have a greater impact than rigidly adhering to honesty. In this interpretation, truth becomes a mere symbol for intellectuals to delve into, while kindness and deception carry more significance when it comes to human interaction.

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