truth lies at the bottom of a well

proverb

The truth is often hidden, difficult to find, and requires deep searching, patience and persistence to uncover.

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Meanings

proverb
  1. The truth is often hidden, difficult to find, and requires deep searching, patience and persistence to uncover.
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APA

truth lies at the bottom of a well. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/truth%20lies%20at%20the%20bottom%20of%20a%20well

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“truth lies at the bottom of a well.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/truth%20lies%20at%20the%20bottom%20of%20a%20well. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “truth lies at the bottom of a well,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/truth%20lies%20at%20the%20bottom%20of%20a%20well.

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