“A truth that's told with bad intent”
— William Blake
Simplified Meaning:
When someone tells the truth but does so with the aim to hurt others or cause problems, that's what this quote is about. Imagine a person who knows a secret about someone else, like a past mistake. If they share this secret just to embarrass or harm that person, they are telling the truth with bad intentions. For example, let's say two friends had a fight and one of them knows something private about the other. If they go around telling everyone this secret not to help but to make the other feel bad, they are being truthful but with a mean purpose. In everyday life, it's important to think about why we share certain truths. If our goal is to help, support, or solve a problem, then it’s usually a good thing. But if our aim is to hurt someone or create drama, it's harmful even though we're not lying. This idea can guide us to be more considerate and kind in how we communicate with others.
