Blow the candle out, I don't need to see what my thoughts look like.
Emile ZolaRead
If you shut up truth, and bury it underground, it will but grow.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Truth cannot be suppressed; it will always find a way to emerge and be recognized.
This quote by Emile Zola suggests that attempts to silence or hide the truth are futile, as truth has an inherent power to resurface over time. No matter how much one tries to bury or ignore it, the truth will eventually come to light, highlighting the importance of honesty and the inevitability of reality's recognition.
Themes
TruthHonestyInevitabilityRealityFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on integrity, one might say, 'As Emile Zola once stated, if you shut up truth, and bury it underground, it will but grow.'
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