The Lie said to the Truth,
"Let's take a bath together, the well water is very nice.
The Truth, still suspicious, tested the water and found out it really was nice.
So they got naked and bathed.
But suddenly, the Lie leaped out of the water and fled, wearing the clothes of the Truth.
The Truth, furious, climbed out of the well to get her clothes back.
But the World, upon seeing the naked Truth, looked away, with anger and contempt.
Poor Truth returned to the well and disappeared forever, hiding her shame.
Since then, the Lie runs around the world, dressed as the Truth, and society is very happy...
Because the world has no desire to know the naked Truth.
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A lie gets around the world twice before the truth can get its shoes on. - Samuel Clemens
Too true, sadly
Hmmm, so much I have to say on that, that would not be accepted!!
Feel free to share (or not). I think one's interpretation of these things has permission to stray from the norm. Hugs.
@SeekingRod perhaps in a different setting, we will share whats locked away in that dark room called "Mind of the Focker!" Its some dark stuff in there!!
@dafocker44 LOL ... alrighty then.
That story was based on a 19th-century legend. "Truth," coming from the well, armed with her whip to chastise humanity, is an 1896 painting by the French artist Jean-Léon Gérôme.
The imagery arises from a translation of an aphorism of the philosopher Democritus.
"Of truth we know nothing, for truth is in a well. In reality we know nothing; for the truth is in an abyss."
The nudity of the model arises from the expression:
"The naked truth".
That tale is especially valid these days.
Thanks for the poignant reminder. 💕
Valid for sure and why I wanted to share it. Jean-Léon Gérôme was a well known sculptor as well. Thank you for sharing. Hugs.