Karen Joy FowlerA man says something. Sometimes it turns out to be the truth, but this has nothing to do with the man who says it.
About This Quote
This quote is an example of the extreme cynicism that many young people have developed. They seem to believe that anyone who says something is automatically telling the truth or that whether or not their words are true or false has nothing to do with the person saying them. This is a recipe for disaster and can lead to a lot of unnecessary conflict and hurt feelings.
Source: Sarah Canary
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