Tattered Posted June 27, 2003 Report Posted June 27, 2003 (edited) Delete Edited July 22, 2003 by Tattered
Gyrfalcon Posted June 27, 2003 Report Posted June 27, 2003 Hm... do you wish this to be a point of debate among the members of the Pen or is it your character's monologue?
Tattered Posted July 22, 2003 Author Report Posted July 22, 2003 Gryfalcon- This was simply a question, a pondering. It can be what it will, a debate, or simply a statement evoking thought... Something that crossed my mind and is not completely satisfied. Tattered
The Portrait of Zool Posted July 22, 2003 Report Posted July 22, 2003 The truth. So many consider it a window to look through, but really it is a rock to be climbed - and it is steep! Best of luck.
Peredhil Posted July 22, 2003 Report Posted July 22, 2003 Interesting topic. Truth vs. Honesty. There are some subtle connotative differences. Sometimes the literal truth can be dishonest. Consider the effect of partial truth, or truth out of context. "I saw Mr. Jones at the Motel 6! Some woman drove up, he gave her a hug and kiss, and then carried her suitcase in and didn't come out... And it wasn't Mrs. Jones!!!" Pure literal truth. But is it honest? To be honesty sometimes means not judging until all the facts are in. Just based on the truth presented, Mr. Jones could have an adulterous reputation by morning... because no one bothered to find out his sister was visiting. Muses on shades of grey....
The Portrait of Zool Posted July 22, 2003 Report Posted July 22, 2003 Excellent example Master P! Indeed, were one to jump off the handle with incomplete knowledge, disaster is a near certainty - but by taking the time to take in the situation, with a desire to understand, a reality is discovered. Of course, few can resist juicy gossip - just one of many possible motivations for grasping at incomplete perception. Alas, the truth is too often just not what we want to see...
Peredhil Posted July 23, 2003 Report Posted July 23, 2003 snorkles in laughter Heh, I'm reminded of the old show "Hee Haw", where Junior Samples wryly says, "I don't repeat gossip, so you'd better listen close when I tells you the first time!" He has a number of my favorite lines... "I may be dumb, but I'm FAR from smart!"
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