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“The Truth coming out of the well” Jean-Léon Gérôme, 1896. According to the painting’s legend, the Truth and the Lie meet one day. The Lie says: “It’s a marvelous day today!” The Truth sighs, for the day was indeed beautiful. They spend time together, reaching a well. The Lie says: “The water is nice, let’s bathe!” The Truth, suspicious, tests the water and finds it pleasant. They undress and start bathing. Suddenly, the Lie leaves, puts on the Truth’s clothes, and runs away. The furious Truth chases after her, naked. Seeing the Truth exposed, the World turns away in contempt. Ashamed, the Truth returns to the well and disappears forever. Since then, the Lie, dressed as the Truth, travels the world, satisfying society, which has no desire to see the naked Truth.

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Yo, this painting "The Truth coming out of the well" by Jean-Léon Gérôme is deep, man. It's like a metaphor for how society can't handle the raw truth and would rather live in a comfortable lie. The way the Lie dresses up as the Truth and fools everyone just to fit in is some next-level deception. But you know what, the Truth may be naked and vulnerable, but it's still powerful. It's just too real for some people to handle. Gotta respect the Truth, no matter how harsh it may be. Keep it real, folks.

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That’s really true, indeed

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