But what is Hope? Nothing but the paint on the face of Existence; the least touch of truth rubs it off, and then we see what a hollow-cheeked harlot we have got hold of.
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For truth is always strange; stranger than fiction.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Truth often surprises us with its unexpectedness, sometimes even more than fiction.
This quote by Lord Byron suggests that the nature of truth can be more perplexing and astonishing than any fictional tale. It emphasizes the idea that genuine experiences and realities can lead to situations that are hard to believe or comprehend, far surpassing the creations of an imaginative mind.
Themes
TruthFictionRealityStrangenessPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the surprising events in history, one might say, 'As Byron noted, for truth is always strange; stranger than fiction.'
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