“The truth is always a lie.”
What this quote means
This provocative phrase by Kristof suggests that truth is elusive, always tinged with subjectivity and falsehood. It challenges our ability to know objective reality, as every narrative is a construction. It invites distrust of certainties and intellectual humility, recognizing that what we hold as true is often an interpretation.
How to apply it daily
In a conversation, question an assertion you take as true. Ask yourself what perspectives might be missing and how your understanding could be biased.
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