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There’s a world of difference between truth and facts. Facts can obscure truth.
"There’s a world of difference between truth and facts. Facts can obscure truth."— Maya Angelou
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Meaning of this quote
The saying distinguishes deeper understanding from a mere accumulation of factual detail.
Key takeaway:
Connect facts honestly rather than treating them as sufficient context.
Origin of the quote
Common Angelou attribution about truth and facts.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe exact sentence and original occasion were not established. A related discussion of autobiography does not authenticate this specific wording.
