Truth Quote by Alan Shapiro — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“The truth is messy. It's raw and uncomfortable. You can't blame people for preferring lies.”

“So why did poor artists originally hang around in cafes?”

“Lieutenant Linh said, “Thank you for this valuable information, it gives us an opportunity to take counter-measures to nullify the American attack! I have here, over a thousand young and inexperienced soldiers who are a bit fearful of the Americans. Our young soldiers are asking questions like, “Will an old carbine bullet kill a big American?” and “Would a bullet actually kill a big black American?” He went on to say, “I reassure them that their bullets will kill Americans if they strike at the right spot!” Later on, he was to say, “Four days later, the Americans came. We watched with heavy hearts as their helicopters endlessly were landing men.”

“Only knowledge can turn life's unbearableness into a weapon.”

“The truth has not so much set us free as it has ripped away a carefully constructed facade, leaving us naked to begin again.”