i laced my shoes with sorrow and walked a weary road dead end streets don't come undone with double knots wing tipped shoes that walk on air through vacant lots
Saul WilliamsRead
A lie preserved in stained glass doesn't make it more true.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The truth cannot be altered by how it is presented or adorned; a lie remains a lie regardless of its framing.
This quote by Saul Williams asserts that the essence of truth is not influenced by the way it is depicted. Even if a falsehood is embellished or covered in beautiful representations, like stained glass, it does not change its inherent nature as untruth. This emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the futility of trying to make something false appear true through superficial means.
Themes
TruthLieAuthenticityPerceptionDeception
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about ethics, one could use this quote to highlight the importance of honesty.
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