Quote by Gwendolyn Brooks

Truth-tellers are not always palatable. There is a preference for candy bars.

Truth-tellers are not always palatable. There is a preferenc

Summary

This quote highlights the uncomfortable reality that people often prefer to hear pleasant or agreeable things, like the enjoyable taste of candy bars, rather than confronting difficult or unpleasant truths. Truth-tellers, those who openly express honesty or critique, may not be received well because their words challenge or disrupt the status quo. This sentiment suggests that individuals may be more inclined to engage with what brings immediate gratification and avoid confronting inconvenient or uncomfortable truths presented to them.

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By Gwendolyn Brooks

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