...Many shadows hide behind light, and the best lies are those seasoned liberally with truth: salt covering the flavor of rotten meat.

Brent Weeks
About This Quote

In this quote, the author is making a point about the process of communication. As a result of testing and analysis, he has identified what is true and what is false. The truth is more palatable, but the flavor of rotten meat is still delicious.

Source: The Broken Eye

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