Honesty Quotes
The truth is rarely pure and never simple.
"The truth is rarely pure and never simple."— Oscar Wilde
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Meaning of this quote
Algernon uses a compact paradox to challenge a simple account of truth.
Key takeaway:
Allow for complexity when assessing a confident explanation.
Origin of the quote
The Importance of Being Earnest, Act I, Algernon.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe sentence is documented in the dialogue with Jack. It is a character’s comic observation within Wilde’s social satire.
