Aldous HuxleyAn unexciting truth may be eclipsed by a thrilling falsehood.
About This Quote
The saying, “An unexciting truth may be eclipsed by a thrilling falsehood,” means that if a person is not in the mood to hear the truth, they may hear the exciting and exciting story instead.
Source: Brave New World Revisited
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