Quotation by

Aldous Huxley

You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you mad.

Truth

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Discovering the reality of a situation can sometimes provoke anger or frustration rather than comfort. This suggests that understanding what is true may challenge our beliefs or expectations in a way that unsettles us.

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