"Il y a plus de beauté dans la vérité même si c'est une beauté terrible"
— John Steinbeck
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Simplified Meaning:
True beauty lies in honesty and reality, even if what we discover is tough to accept. Imagine you find out that a friend has been lying to you. It hurts a lot when you learn the truth, but it's better to know the reality than to live in a comforting lie. This applies to many aspects of life, like acknowledging personal flaws or difficult historical facts. Accepting the truth, no matter how painful, allows us to grow, make informed decisions, and live more authentically. For example, if a doctor gives a patient a harsh diagnosis, it's better for the patient to know so they can seek treatment and prepare, rather than being kept in the dark. Embracing all truths, even the unpleasant ones, makes us stronger and more resilient.
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