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Jackson6612  +  434947 Fri, 26 Oct 07 02:53 AM

What does the following quotation mean?

Truth lies prostrate on rugged heels with nameless calvaries.
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Clive  +  434997 Fri, 26 Oct 07 05:33 AM

Hi,

This was said on TV, on the Bill Maher show, by Dr. Cornel West. He is an African-American intellectual and activist, so I imagine this relates to racial oppression and the suppression of truth.

As the place where Christ was crucifed, 'Calvary' symbolizes oppression.

Best wishes, Clive
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CalifJim  +  435216 Fri, 26 Oct 07 07:32 PM
From www.m-w.com --

truth
c: the body of true statements and propositions3 a: the property (as of a statement) of being in accord with fact or reality

prostrate
1: stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission; also : lying flat 2: completely overcome and lacking vitality, will, or power to rise

rugged
5 a: austere, stern b: coarse, rude c: rough and strong in character6 a: presenting a severe test of ability, stamina, or resolution b: strongly built or constituted

heel
4 a: the part (as of a shoe) that covers the human heel b: a solid attachment of a shoe or boot forming the back of the sole under the heel of the foot

nameless
6 a: incapable of precise description : indefinable b: too repulsive or distressing to describe

calvary
2 : an experience of usually intense mental suffering
_________

It's metaphoric, of course: 

Truth has been crudely trampled on, experiencing sufferings too repulsive to describe.

Now, possibly, you'll want to know what that means!  Smile [:)]

CJ
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Truth suffers a lot in this world
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