Quote by David Foster Wallace

The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.

The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished wi

Summary

This quote suggests that the truth has the potential to liberate and empower individuals. However, it also implies that the process of facing and accepting the truth can be challenging and transformative. Just as the truth may initially bring discomfort or difficulty, it is only through fully experiencing and embracing it that one can truly find freedom and personal growth.

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Truth Freedom

By David Foster Wallace

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