We don’t have truth delivered to us very often, especially in this very commercialized world.

Meaning of the quote

In this commercialized world, the truth is not always easy to find. People and companies often try to sell us things or convince us of things that may not be completely true. We have to be careful and think for ourselves to figure out what is real and what is just trying to get our money or attention.

About Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook was an acclaimed American actor who gained fame for his one-man show portraying Mark Twain. He won multiple awards, including a Tony and Primetime Emmys, and was nominated for an Academy Award for his film roles. Holbrook had a long and distinguished career in theater, television, and cinema, appearing in iconic movies like All the President’s Men and Into the Wild.

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