Quote by Austin O'Malley

It is twice as hard to crush a half-truth as a whole lie.

It is twice as hard to crush a half-truth as a whole lie.

Summary

This quote highlights the difficulty in dispelling misinformation or deceptive information when it is only partially true. Half-truths can be more challenging to dismantle because there is a grain of truth within them, which can make it harder for people to reject or question them entirely. The quote suggests that debunking half-truths requires closer scrutiny and critical thinking to discern the complete truth and expose the underlying lie.

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By Austin O'Malley

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