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John Updike

Truth should not be forced it should simply manifest itself, like a woman who has in her privacy reflected and coolly decided to bestow herself upon a certain man.

John Updike

Truth

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Truth, according to Updike, emerges naturally and willingly rather than being imposed or rushed. He compares this process to a woman who thoughtfully chooses to give herself to a man after private reflection, emphasizing patience and deliberate decision.

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