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Whats true by lamplight. Quote meaning?
i have to write a Speech about a quote. my instructor gave me a list of quotes to choose from and my goal is to make the quote understandable to my audience.
the problem is ive searched the meaning of all the quotes shes given me and i cant find meanings anywhere. the quote im choosing is: What is true by lamplight is not always true by sunlight. -Joubert
i need help figuring out what this quote means and / or any sources you may know of. thanks for helping
1 Answer
- pat zLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
Things under artificial and/ or diminished light, like that from a lamp, can look less distinct than something examined in the bright light of day. Lamplight is manufactured and manipulated light; sunlight is natural and pure.
Source(s): ..."in the harsh light of day"
