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Maya Angelou

There's a world of difference between truth and facts. Facts can obscure the truth.

Truth

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Maya Angelou is saying that facts are just pieces of information, while truth is a deeper understanding that those facts might not fully reveal. Sometimes, focusing only on facts can distract us from seeing the real meaning or bigger picture behind them.

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